St Marys College High School - Peraltan Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1929 volume:

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Yicws on Llic Campus 3. Dirccto1 s Message 4. Senior Division . K union' Division S I 6. Organization 7. -Ioiirnnlism 8. ifciit 9.1 orinl .itcrary i o. Sports I 1. Cor ridm u eralta Parka Glu its balls, tn its malls, Ulu its beauty, tu its herbure, Ulu its bisturp, tu its progress, Glu its piuneers, tu its makers, Ulu its Iuhers ani: tu its Iahurers we reherentlp hehtrate Zllibis 1BeraItan itlumher. Uibe Cllllass ut '29. ...M E!!! IE! E55 FE!! mlrwl lmllcx, l1i1'f1ln'xqll1' 1Il'il'!'Zl'tlJ'5, uml ln'm'wfl1 g mlzl l'tll'f4'fJ' io bmllly af Prrnlla Park Slalrl-y Jah' f7lllIll.Y, 11 I'dl'il'fj' of ,xfvrulu .rml v1 A'l'Xl'l't'lI Imllrlifvvffn'1u1z'nx in frmzl nf Ra'Ai4l:'1l!x'Ilu1l Tlmix Cln'1'mlvl Rnmlxfrri.vuf:l1'm'ilz'al I'1'ruIln Park. If lwllml to rvnmz fillzlllficll Jifffrllffivs 1'HF01ll1fl'Y'H' by ilu' Prrallan Ilrix yfllf. CDirector's essage OUNG people, in general, are not over-apprehensive g regarding the future. In the exuberance of health, in gt the fiery vigor of untested youth, they look on life as a bed of roses where they expect .to glide along, in happiness, to success without meeting with thorn or stumbling-block. Be not solicitous for the morrow is their motto and, in compliance with the letter of the law, neither do they sow, nor reap, nor gather into barns. And invariably, what a rude awakening is theirs! Wlien youth and vigor and bright hopes are gone, when pleasures and fruitful years are passed, when friends are now no more, they find themselves alone in the world with noth- ing to cheer them but the memory of their wasted lives. Needless to say, it is not our business, nor our policy to carp the golden visions of blissful youth, but when these visions are not guided by foresight, sanctioned by prudence and good judgment, it is our sane duty to look to the inevitable results. So, if there is a message that I may convey to you, through the medium of your annual publication, it is that you make your lives here a period of earnest preparation for the future, a period of striv- ing for the highest ideals of Catholic manhood. I pray you to re- member that knowledge is not the sole criterion by which the edu- cated man is judged, rather, it is knowledge that resolves itself into unselfish activity that forms the trade-mark of culture. It is such knowledge that must be the vindication of the education you have received. BROTHER JAMES, Direrfor, Sain! MKII'-j',S College H igb School. llll 'THE PERALTAN e-in We f ef 1- Braoi min .ln Mus, Dim'lai' ii 4 lo KNOW Brother lames is to appreciate him. Always candid, N alwa s leasant, alwa fs read to hel are outstanding traits of Y P 3 Y P . CY his wonderful personality. His first yeai, as Directoi of the high school, has been most successful. Wi.tl1out hesitancy, wc f education for Saint Mary's under the 'W ' , T - ' v JITAW, . prophesy distinction in the field 0 leadership of so efficient a school-man, so capable a Director. l 12 l . J 4' H THE PERALTAN 7 ,--- BRo'rn1aR Giaonou, Din' afar of Dixrijvlirli' ' Ro'I'1-IER G1ii6RGES positfonmiiiggmt ic urrent semester, has y brought him into contact with practi ally every student on the campus. His courtesy, consideratencss and yet firmness ' ia al' with the students, his thorough knowledge of student life, his gracious disposition, and his fine sense of optimism have won for him the confidence of all who came under his supervision. It is especially resident students, who are directly responsible to him, that appreciate his fine character most. l 13 l SENIIURS THE PIZRALTAN L T l Arvyxx N1.Nl4KIIII1,.XN lIlRNXNllUN1Xl xx Noam Kr T. Ml-1 IIAN Rmux1ll.ML'unn L I nu ml XV.Iium.1 l'.,IlWARIH ll. WHV1 rs . l mx - f ---sg ff- TH 12 PERA LTA N - q,yA X V lluml ,l. I lnxum 'I'1luM,fxs-I.U1-u,.xN x IN CI Ill I .x liluxulmrx IDANII I, XV. llrummumn , . lull II' QI. ku 1' Wu nun I . l.mxm.um f' TH li PIZRALTAN 'P Y- ,.,0g, fl rv- 1 31 1 r -. ,4- . - .gp -.V fxl xx 11.111141 111 x'1f.3s.71 l1a1xN1X.l.l,unx1x' . H I ,Io11N I3.L31uu1. 011.1111 1 s A. Rmuxmx 1' ff-11.-,Y .los11-118. IX1lczAIllRY V11u.11 R. CQAIKJRK-YU E1 , ff If HSI 1 1 f THE PERALTAN f 'J ' ,IUIIN I . I-LXN Axllloxx R. lvx ml ru llwc umm 1 Rum RI T.Sum1s XI IIN I'.lm11.xx li11a.x1nl.lSu1luw 4 Tllli I lfkAI,TAN llIIX1l.Sl Vinum Nonmxx 5.5111 IRI ll Gum li IIUNIPII R. x1XNHIllIlV llkl la I' Clk xm lm N il. I oc M qos 4 TIII. I'l RAITAN 1-IX' NH' s ilu, lull s ul. ll x Il lu mm I nuns V. Camino Hu xxx' NI, lUL'K1lIlllY Rum kr If. Su-nu xmrla W. SN Xl la I.: us n l,. Wuun TH lf, PIHRALTAN ' 3 7 ! .usAf ' Ax .,J 4h l U CIHARI I S IH. S!RI.Tl,Il lg'f1x.fXY'. Mm! xx Srxxor B. NIURISIIY ' I51 mx um l 1 I I x l'xlulcK4I.l3xxxlu blow.: Yum Imlx In Vim 'l'lll-1PIkRAI.'I'AN W W r f' nxl l'mx.uuaP. lim RU IIIIXIXIIXIYIKNI lR.xNkI'.l'11us X lINl,.5XXllNIX D-xxxuXY.Cil1NmN Iusimll IX. K1-NNI ln' CQ1mu,.i l'.N1xx1mx1x T A ' THE PERALTAN Rom Rr uf. Zum: A1 I ru I1 -I. I 1 su s Nl I NT Ci. NWN in Annu N R131 xsuvl -f-XM rllll PIZRA LTAN at 1 xnxx QI. lim: 1 N S11 vnu l' I IARIXI Xu111L'uI.IixL'lR 1 X1 BIIIIIIILIQ IN S. XXIUUIH of IN P. l'1:.xNc1s f ' 'W' THE PIZKALTAN W 6 ,r 'X W . W . '--,Jr ' f S l A 1 wi ALOYSIUS lJUI'l Y Alou vu Nlcil-.xnxx Wim mm 0'R1-3ll.m' R1c.lN,un.I.H1xm1 .lmm J. TOISIN .lmm H. Tm .xx ,lu Q X x l K , X D n X TH li I' ERA LTA N Xfi' Wu I xxx: S. Ai0sKlM:XN PlIlIIl'17.K1'XlUNl Rum Rl VI, Cf-wx' ANmuxx'lSu.m.1 l',L'l RUMNL! AQUINQI CIINRI 1 s 1. IHANG1 KN l'.nMnN1v l'. Aim THE PLRALTAN lmxms l.W1,xmu 1 s 'UXI umm: Al.Sv1uuu.xQ l n lllN1n'XX'.MoNc.1 VINKINI N1.CQ11uluum Lua ml L lx mmm P. lhklxu ' THE P1aRAl,TAN ix 'U I w 1 EL X' fyx 1,UANl, I.Ul'm'1x Ihiknl-,RT il. Blu NNAA 'Xu 1 Ill D T. N1.'X'I'5UMO'I'U -IO5I'.I'H Rmsmo ARCHl1.lf.NlUR1'llY NORUl,li'I W. Glu V115 JUNHURS TH E PERALTAN llw is 'Wi -an Knox: Nm Rl. K,u.1cn PJIVI N CHUM H1 Mu R OKZUNNUR flIl'l'l'll HUNT fiAkl.50N 1JAVll:5 l32l cl.-XI KAN fX1URI'HY BRUWN I'Il,I,DS Smruw lun wx N1xL'+un Nluxuu I. Nu m c Rl R L1o1.x,1N'-. Hal ff--fr-W ---5 THE PERALTAN V f , , ,,. ,gl Pi A22 41 lful 1 1 R FRU-R Hu IHIHRAND .Ul'l-HIIN RUSSI l,l. Sc HAIIIK K1 I 1 Y IMYNUHUIQ fill um' Mums: K1 NNLY V1 I-Hz Us RN: R lf.ul.1,1 as Suox I l' lin ru L Louis: Cf.'xl.1All'xN Clzukun-x CA 11 Mum' I 3 3 - f-- - 4 '4- THE PERALTAN kv 1 1 1 F pus- 4111 'Ria it W x ,f Nimsfx QDLNI ss lluxu II lVI'i'll'A'lRlL 14 Rlilm' FIANION -lowxux l'111Nu1v11.1 1, 34 SYINA 1'm1m1xLAY SUMMI RS BA lUh QYYWARK K1 NN1111' T1111'1, R1 uumx U'l1'x1u SOI 111 Mm'1,AN M411 km' F' WN . dv' hx 4+ nr' in ' THE PERALTAN P ..- ,fi l ' ,l 1 - '11 mi Souix All-.liHAN CONNOI.I.X P1-gal um CLARK SUI.l.IY.'XN llcmucslllzkn' N1f'QU:Xll3 CMH' Sc..vuum.No AIUNZUN W'I NN DL1c.1:AN IUI ORGANIZATIONS 'l ini svntrr of a school, the spirit of any or- ganization, is judged by the quality of the activity it sponsors, the standards it main- tains, the traditions it fosters. Spirit and activity are vital factors playing an im- mense and very vital part in the school cur- ricula, introducing variety into the dullnsas of the school-room, relieving the monotony peculiar to scholastic life. The progressive- ness of a student body, its culture, and its loyalty are dependent on its spirit. Conn- dence, elliciency, executive ability, good manners, good morals, good citizenship, and even professional advancement are some of its marks, some of the distinctions that malie the spirited personalities attractive. Student organization, or to be more accurate, extra-curricular activ- ity, is proportionate to the liind and quantity of spirit existing in the school. NVhere there is no spirit there is no organivation, and the lack of organization in a student body is always indicative of the dead type of student. Saint Mary's organizations! Saint lVlary's spirit! How significant. Glance over the annual issues of Tina l7l1RAl.'l'AN, over the immediate section to follow in this number and, from the 1'ecord of student activity at Saint Mary's, pronounce on the spirit dwelling in and motivating her student body. Her organizations are living, are active. Their evecu- tives are enthusiastic, their members are loyal, their objectives are stim- ulating, their results inspiring, gratifying to those whose fortune it is to have personal contact with the individuals enrolled under their standards. Bitori nm Ariuivcr. l I 4-e we--f H if-ef ---f f f --THE PERALTAN '- l l l v, l , I'a,.xN, Pl'l'Y.'tl:'llf SHARP, Vin'-l'r'i'iiili'11f Gite ,Student iBody ,Y NDER the leadership of President Jack Egan, the past year fig has been one of the most active and successful in the his- ge tory of Saint Mary's High. In the execution of his ofhcial Q' ' duties, he was very ably assisted by his fellow officers: -A 5 Bob Sharp, Vice-President, Walt Freitas, Secretary, John 'gl-'Ffa' m y Tobin, Treasurer, and Frank Cooney, Sergeant-at-Arms. Uuring the course of the year a new Constitution was drawn up, con- ditions having necessitated several changes. This tedious undertaking has at last been successfully terminated, and it is, to say the least, a master- piece of student government. The wonderful support given to enterprises, both curricular and extra-curricular, has been keenly evident throughout the year, setting an extremely high standard for future Student Bodies to imitate. o i so n l ,wi S Vu: rms, Surrvlui'y 'l'o1xlN, TN'AlXllll r Comm-Y, Si'1'gi':1r1f-ul-Armx I 39 I XSS rv.: Q ' .-'I' a4..'pTgl' f - , 5- fx? ' N., Q 5,3,,,, ' ' 'rl K A . fll 'Z ix 56' 4 THE PERALTAN -P Conn LlNDliRHIl.l, BROTHLR FILLAN 55716: rflthletic Gommittee ive OMPOSED of Brother Felan, Athletic Moderator, to Whom 1 credit for so many representative Saint Mary's High U3 0226 11 teams is mostly due, and Coach Underhill, the Athletic g?wm Committee is one of the most important organizations on Q .,,, the campus. 5, 'f H4 Assisted by Jack Egan, Ed. Boero and Bob Sharp, the Athletic Committee controls the awarding of block letters for partici- pation in athletic events, sets requirements for earning them and desig- nates the size and type to be worn. The committee also appoints mana- gers for the various teams, thus abolishing the unsatisfactory method of general election. It is Well to take this opportunity to publicly thank Brother Felan for his wonderful supervision of the various teams of this year. Equipment was secured through his untiring efforts and he has, to say the least, proved invaluable to athletics at Saint Mary's High. i' IZGAN Boiiko SHARP l4ol 32.-Ki . Rx C0 fx a K- m ' ' Y WS 1- K, 1 , . . W5 L- ETY I OC S EI BLOCK -5- ...- QC 'e Q Brennan, Murray. Fields Mamficld, Donahue, Freitns Zol g Meehan, Ciurlizza, 22 C - - e fe -if Y-'fl'TI-IE PERALTAN f f e + . M not V y - T o I M M fe lfRl1iTAs, Pr1'xirli'nl EGAN, Vin'-Pri'xiJi'ul The iBlock M Society v '15, EGINNING the year with less than a dozen letter men, the 1 H' tm, spirited or anizations on the cam us Last ear the Societ E S P Y Y fs' was hard hit by graduation, for more than three fourths X i 'K ' T of the members were Seniors. This made the task of rt- C' fl sx 'W' 'Hf ' H cc ss - - gb Q' Block M Society now has a membership of twenty-four M picked athletes. This little group forms one of the most l ,if r , organization for the present semester very difficult. The object of the Block M Society is to foster a greater spirit of loyalty, a keener cooperation, and a stronger bond of unity among the members of the Student Body. Only athletes who have received one or more block letters are entitled to membership. Walt Freitas is the capable President who leads the letter men this year. H: is assisted by Jack Egan, Vice-President, Frank Cooney, Secretary, glue Mansfield, Treasurerg and joe Murphy, Sergeant-at-Arms. Tl Couxl Y,SI'1'l't'lAlY'-X' Mfxxsi Hin, TY'l'1lXIll'lY lhlURT'HY, Sl'V.Qt'1lVlf-:lf-AVUIX l42I 4- ' THE PILRALTAN f + Mns. R. XVILLIAMS, Mwlvrulur of llranmlirx Y HE INTERESTS of Mrs. R. W'illiams, during the past year, have been the interests of the Dramatic Society, the organizing of a -cg smart and active Dramatic Club, the realization of her dream, the presentation of plays that won the commendation of critics and the encores of packed houses, the results of her labors and initiative. Mrs. Willianis is also an instructor in the Preparatory Depart- ment of the high school. Y v we af' f it In A vx . ai' U r l' 'f e wp, 4 1 Q1 u' I 45 il N n !ATlC CAST DRAN 4. 'rH1aPisRA1.TAN --- --ew W- H + Mu-l1'.-xs, I'ri'xiili'nt COLIN IQY, Vin'-Pr'i'.viili'f1l 'WM ,F-1 1 A -.. ..- i Y if N Y 1rtist1c Mrs Elie 'Dramatic Club ww, HE CLOSING semester terminates a year of strenuous activ- ity for students registered in Dramatic courses. The Dra- matic Club, proper, functioned this year as never before at Saint Mary's High Public performances were spon sored, the best type of plays were staged in both San Francisco and the East Bay, and from both Hnancial and standpomts the productions made a record success We .4- ip ilfifi I YI X if R Wfilliams, Diamatics instructor, was instrumental in bringing gl, - ,, 0. VG, ' - . 1 N: 1 Alf' e , the club into existence. For the past six years she has manifested the keen- est interest in stage activity at Saint Mary,s. Under her direction, plays of the more serious type as well as melodramatic farce and comedy were produced. The success of the current year's dramatic activity was due to her concentrated efforts. f . -L Bm-iso, Iiuximzix lviiirzulqrr Wix'i l's, Rrlrrnlvi' SNAIZR, Shiga' Muuugrr l45.l 4 THE PERALTAN 4+-f--Yfgev fe 'v e-a+ AWN M W ll EN f if l iff A Q QffLcer 666m yvfv HE PRESENTATION of this melodramatic farce in San Fran- Q f YI x sa w cisco on February fifth, sixth and seventh to afternoon and evening houses was so successful that arranfcmcnt, wer: made for a fifth performance at the Veterans Me at the request of several Dramatis Peisomc admirers liv A ,ft in TQ i 5 F ' i ty . 4 .f ' . 3 6 - wa., morial Hall in Berkeley. This final production was staged .' ', 1 h' ' -e ' , - ing in Fast Bay. The stellar acting of its smart cast won the admiration of stage critics and the repeated encores of thronged houses. Difficult roles were played to perfection with an ease and grace rarely found in amateur acting. Members of the cast were as follows: Tobin, Cooney, Egan, Sharp, Laney, Boero, Freitas, Gerhard, Dineen, Button, Stretch, Watts, Abadie and Wood. Officer 666 was the eighth dramatic production staged by the Dra- matic Club of Saint Mary's High, under the direction of Mrs. R. Wil- liams, Moderator of the society. This organization has the honor of exist- ing with the same personnel during the tenure of the Class of ,29 and of staging productions, each semester, in keeping with the popular demand. 146 l 4- ' '1'Hli PERALTAN Bkoruiizk PATRICK, MmfwuiorofilJvPlJiCbiC111l1 Q3 1 ,,Y ROTHER PATRICK has been a conspicuous figure on the campus 0 during the past year. I-Ie has been most devoted to the inter- ests of the school and the interests of the student. The Class K ' of ,29 has been fortunate in having him for its principal in- structor during its final high school year. None appreciate his Worth more than the members of the Phi Chi Club. Under his guidance, this organization sponsored activity of the highest type and attained success worthy of the highest Commendation. l47l PHI CHI CLUB + ,, -Y-f ---We THE PERALTAN -Y - i 'QW 4, 1 but VI SK , tion, is . Yolui, Prvxiilrnt Bmusoun, Secretary Phi Chi Club 'iw HE PI-II CHI CLUB came into existence about a year ago as a result of the initiative of a few zealous students inter- ested in Science Its object is to promote a greater interest in the high school sciences, to create and foster a varied range of activity, to further the culture of its members YQ A one of no mean repute During the current semester, it sponsored Its present standing, as an active high school organiza 5 ggi as ' .5 Q v l . . ' . . ii fffn ' 1 . i ' ' ' ' tk! . . . . ' .' Q b 'v j 4 L - classic dramatic productions in San Francisco and Oakland, it edited peri- odicals on scientific research and published interesting notes on the activ- ity of popular scientists of the day. Brother Patrick, who guided the destinies of the club this year, was the inspiration of its high standard of activity. Yore, President, Barbour, Secretary, Freiras, Treasurer, are its esteemed officers. Gerhard, its chief press representative and editor of its annual publication, Ye Alrbcmisl Amzlml, Graves, supervisor of its artistic designs. FRIEITAS, Trvaxuri r G1-RHARD, Eililoi' GRzXY'l1S,Al'f l 49 l D- 4 TH li PIERALTAN P V ti l i, ,l, ff' K 1 ii it Tiilme e7XCusiecLl tflssociation THL1 past three years, Mr. TI. Fuery has devoted his gt ,E time and attention to the solving of an intricate problem P i t Al i g n confronting the Musical organization. His interests in the 1 ' . . . ' , fc xg up-building of a representative school orchestra have at Q 'ful last su 'cstecl a solution. 'X J 23 K- is we Itwas ' ll ' 'blif f ds ' 1- 1 e f fa . practica y impossi c or many stu tnts, intei- ested in music, to attend Mr. Fuery's instructions during the day, owing to a confliction of his program with the academic sessions. Wfilling to sac- rince their spare time, Mr. Fuery offered them his services during the evening hours. Once started, his evening group continued to grow, and this year, as a result of his labors on behalf of his organization, we have a capable orchestra that has already given some excellent renditions at High School entertainments. liol -4-' -'ff' -f f - f TH1: PERALTAN -P ag-- 'Z 4i?'.f 1n ' hfr 'Phi Qmega X F A V 5 THE outcome of a most successful hiking trip, the.Phi Q Qmega Club was created to continue congenial outings amongst the boys. of the school. Once started it was en- , thusiastically received by Faculty and Student Body, thus ft? if showing that it was the solution to a need that had been 1' lQi?wQl?U X' felt since the high school moved to Peralta Park from the old Saint Mary's College. Sophomore Class 2C formed the nucleus of the embryo club. Fred Azevedo was chosen President, Edward Rumestch, Vice-President, Charlie Yore, Secretary, and Joseph Smith, Treasurer. The committee placed in charge of arrangements and preparation of various outings was composed of Gordon Thompson, Albert Ciarlo, and Edward Coughlan. These seven, together with the Moderator, Brother Lucian, formed the Executive Board of the club. The board, after careful consultation with other outing clubs, drew up a splendid Constitution. The Constitution was submitted to the Principal, who gave his consent to its articles. Final- ly the document received the approbation of the club members and thus became the foundation-stone of the organization. Ifll l- ,SG A . -f Tw - 4 4- - er --Y H fe Y- ff --f-P-THE PEIQALTAN ff- --- -v- 5 Thilatelics and Numismatics THE early part of the term a collection of stamps was 3 placed on exhibition in the school library. Several became M pm interested, and an enrollment of students, with stamp q Mijn collections, was started. A club was formed and officers 'EJ y , 3 5 were elected as follows: Norbert Graves, Presidentg Noel 'M 1 2 Sherry, Vice-Presidentg and Louis Monzon, Secretary. The object of this organization is to encourage students in stamp and coin collecting. At weekly meetings the members exchange ideas on the art of philately. Lectures are given by the students at these assemblies and Various phases of collecting are discussed. Prominent speakers address the club quite frequently. Mr. Aikin, because of his exceptional knowledge of coins, has been the inspiration of the club. His well-known arrangement of the coin collec- tion in the De Young Museum in San Francisco has made him a foremost authority in philately on the Pacific Coast. Likewise, his own private col- lection of coins ranks as one of the best in the United States. li52l 4- H 'H f THIQ PERALTAN -F The Knights of Saint de la Salle X tg ITH GFNUINL quixotic fervor some twenty stellar students the ehivalrous lt ldtr Saint Iohn Baptist de I1 Salle At tht opening of tht new year Brother Giegoiy Provincial outlined the plans for the local council of this mttinl H W use tional society dedicated to the ideals of the Father of Modern Ifducation. The fact that so little is generally known of the sin- gular deeds of this saintly benefactor of the race was the motive prompt- ing the establishment of the Knights. Virtue, loyalty, and courtesy -- the ideals of chivalry, ideals rarely realized as in the Founder of the Christian Schools-are upheld in a very practical manner to members of this new society. Nl have organized into a knighthood under the patronage of ii ti wa s x I x . ,, . ,. 1- Noel Sherry is Grand Knight, James McGuire, Precentorg lillis Louis, Chancellorg james Smith, Squire, Joseph Leonard, Master of the Revels. Under the moderatorship of Brother Bartholomew and Brother Patrick these oihcers have planned outings, educational meetings, and athletic events. On March 6th, Brother Gregory addressed the Knights in a very interesting style on the origin and purpose of the club. l53l OCI iTY THF SANCTUARY S 4' - fr 'l'llli l'IfRAI.TAN -P Cfdlie iBlessed Sacrament Society . s - J 'gy' ' HIS SOCIETY was organized at the beginning of the second Qllll semester by Brother George. Its object has been twofold: V , . , gif? - -... . 'N hist, to cultivate a fihal devotion to our Blessed Lord in ,,,, x the Sacrament of His Divine Loveg and secondly, to have 'W'-ji' a greater respect for the Holy Name and to refrain from profanity. The response of the students has been most gratifying. Since the insti- tution of the Society a great increase in attendance at Chapel devotions has been noted. More than two thousand visits and several hundred Com- munions had been made by the end of the first quarter, and it is expected that this amount will be more than doubled by the end of the scholastic term. This Society bids fair to continue to be ameans of great spiritual benefit. The rules of the Society are few and simple, however important they may be: a visit to the Blessed Sacrament at least once a day, a weekly Communion and daily attendance at Mass if possibleg and lastly, to dis- courage as much as possible the use of profanity among the members and other students. Student 'lQtreats 5-Hu STUDIQN1' RE'i'R15A'r of the current semester was given by ,Mf,4 Father Grangell, a noted Redcmptorist. His wonderful ora- . yi Q-gif? torical ability, coupled with a pleasing personality, so attract- Q I ed the students that, with few exceptions, all entered the spirit of the retreat. The subject chosen by Father Grangell for his talks was the Passion of Our Lord, a treatise very appropriate for that time, the season of Lent, and made very impressive by the use of the many effective parallels he drew. It is the consensus of student opinion that the retreat was the most successful given at the high school within the last four years. liil JUURNALJISM . i Y TFIIY 1NTuooUc:TloN of journalism into the high school curricula caused a tidal wave of protest. Those of the opposition condemned journalism as a licentious prose type. De- spite the incessant babbling of these antago- nists, the despised journalese is enjoying a position of importance and is adding an in- teresting, joyous note to the otherwise tedious study of English. We do not contend that journalism is literature,'g but we do state emphatically that journalism has a tre- mendous practical value. Fortunately, or unfortunately-have it as you will - the youth of this materialistic age demands more than the dry-as-dust tracts beloved by our forbears. Journalism is valuable to a secondary school because it eliminates the puerile writing usually found in high school prints. The secondary school journalists, like Stevenson, also play the sedulous apef' and their pat- tern is the fine prose found in such newspapers as the New York Times and the Iioxlrm 'I'rur1xt'1'ipl. Journalism develops a more unified student body by giving voice to student problems, and builds a better educated student body by interpreting, from the high school point of view, the civic and national problems of the day. After high school, the student journalist goes out into the business world and finds that it is conducted at fast tempo. Business letters are pointed and vigorous and show no inclination to follow the leisurely style of the essay. Business conferences are conducted at the staccato note of the machine-gun. The journalist who can express his ideas in simple, terse English finds himself envied. The modern world demands speedg journalism supplies that demand. Pitoi issou R. DUNNM. 4' THE P1lRAl,TAN ' IJAYII s, l'llI'l'I1I.I, Niilnrciuiiz, RYIIJY, Cmusox, lfililor Ami. Ifililur Sjrorix Sjmrlx Sjmrfs Know mm ku. MASSA, Cfxsiav, Alumni Art Art Cl Mix, l'11iu1km. SHIZRRY, D1 Sousa, Ili ML1-.n, Curriilurx Currirlurx Num Ni'u'x Blix. Alurmgrr' Cxuxi. KHNN1-.Y. I,AcisoN, Auf. Bm. Mgr. fifliflllxlfilill liwlmugi' C5718 flyeraltan e7XContl1ly fd' ei .viwi 1928-29 monthly issues of The Pf'l'!1lIl!IlI have proven vcr 1 'WM if interesting, very attractive and vcry representative Fditoi . . px . A . . Q , , , Davies enlarged the periodical from six to eight pages added .lmfay ? g7. - - - - , U New several new features to its columns and increased its circula- tion at least thirty per cent. The unity and harmony existing among the members of staff on the Pl'l'lIlIllllI Mfmfbly and the fine journalistic ability of Editor Davies are outstanding factors responsible for the success of Saint Mary's official organ this year. l59l 4' THE PERALTAN 'V' 888 8638 seg J- ts ye Qllchemist F ARLY in the spring semester of 1928, a few energetic mem- bers of the-Phi Chi Club, under the direction of- Brother 5 Pius, organized for the purpose of issuing a scientinc- peri- odical. Yr' Alrfaenzisf was the result of this initiative, '1 a paper of several mimeographed pages containing in- U structive scientific articles and interesting accounts of the progress of science. The publication proved quite popular, scientific in- terest was stimulated and scientific research encouraged. The appear- ance of the paper continued to improve with each new edition, the hnal one for that semester being in the form of a very artistic mimeographed Annual Number. Brother Patrick succeeded Brother Pius as moderator of the Phi Chi organization this year. Due to his leadership and tireless efforts, Saint Mary's scientinc journal has continued to progress and improve. It is no longer a mimeographed copy, but a printed magazine, a real representa- tive piece of journalistic work. At present its I929 Annual Number is in the making and judging from the standards set by Phi Chi thus far, we are assured of a classy publication. l60l s v 4' THE PERALTAN 'P The Scrihblers' Club ..- U1.TU1tE and reinementj-these words impinge on the K4 consciousness of the ordinary mortal nothing but vague . impressions. Yet the attainment of these two qualities is il 6..eii l6 the aim of the Scribblers' Club. Formed in Sophomore Class 2A, the Club has gradually absorbed to itself the best in the Sophomore Class who have evinced a desire for the highest in thought and education. Under the direction of Brother Francis, Abreu and Costa as editorsg B. Kitt and E. Azevedo as artistsg Morosi, Garnin, J. McCarthy, Chialvo, Flynn, Manley, Rohan and C. Yore as helpers, the Scribbler's Club edited the Scroll. This admirable paper, published monthly, aimed at high stand- ards of writing and has produced wonderful results. This organization also edited the March edition of the PC'l'!1IftllI and in keeping with the aim of encouraging good writing, the Scroll was taken over by the members of the Freshman class and published by them in April. In all its activities the Scribblers' Club has striven to make vital and keep burning the torch of wisdom and learning enkindled in the various classrooms of Saint Mary's High. l61l EDJITURJIAL AT 'rttti c.oNc,1.UstoN of each spring semes- ter, a group of Saint Mary's students varying from sixty to ninety in number laid adieu to . gn- b '. W 'fx Q . 1 ,V .xgiiyxx lf, X Wh C, X' n. 4-i - :-:-. , A iv ' 'IQ' the shelterin' walls of their Alma Mater. 5' . 4 . I A - X Thcv are Seniors who, after tour vears of the iff., ' , . ' mutual sharing of the joys and sorrows pe- n, f r . - culiar to student life, after four years ol ly scholastic and campus activity. after four ,i ' years of inseparable companionship, depart Q i A , X from their foster home to commence on a CW If 1 new phase of life within strange, and often unwelcoming walls. lt is traditional that this group undertake the editing of ililll l'll1-xt.- TANQ it is traditional too, that one of its members attempts to express, in the columns of this annual journal, the sentiments a graduate feels on leaving. The custom is beautiful, the result of the labor it entails, a cherished souvenir, a living memento. But at the termination of the taslt in question, every editor feels, as he puts down his pen, that his work is very inadequate. And justly so, for sentiment is an attribute of human makeup which defies all attempts at expression. Immortal writ- ers and painters transmute their feelings both intellectually and artis- tically, it is true, but in attempting to materialize the feelings. the qualities of emotions, even their genius falls far short. Yet such is the tasli encountered in the present number by the Class of '29. XVith the splendid assistance of my associates, guided by the able coun- cil of my advisor, l trust that the feeble eilorts embodied in this issue may meet with at least your approval, may furnish a happy thought in future years to at least a few, may recall at least one of the pleasant moments lived at PIfliAl-TA PARK. R. Slmlw. I I T---1--mi 'rms PIIRALTAN ee - - M- K- Bnormgn ALBERT, 1-'arully Advisor Under the direction of Brother Albert, all Peraltan publications are regularly issued. Z. 6 THE PERALTAN - i- A SHARP, Iifliiur' Ci-'l.I,I, Blfxirlrxx Managw l'Ul.AN, Axmlauf liflifur BUTTON, Corridor.: FRI rms, I,iIrrurjy CSIZRHARD, Lilrrarwy THE PERALTAN IRQAN, Cirrnlulinu TQSBIN, Sfmrlx SNAH1, Aff BOIYKO, Cirrnlufiorl w'A'I'1'S, Sjmrlx Zulu. Orgunizafirmx L61 4' W ' '- mm -- TH E P ERALTA N 7' Ggfappiness 6? NM FIRST days were days of happiness. Man's life was one of peace, untainted and pure in the light and love of his , TL Q lufffi, Maker's kindness. But alas! Sin appeared, man no longer ,W N iff , walked with God in the garden, his environment 1ff'!i'iq'7 ..,,' , changed from the celestial to the somber, anguish and 6 kv U WA turmoil enveloped a creature that had tasted naught but joy and serenity of spirit. What a day to remember! Wliat a day to regret! The day that man forfeited his claim to happiness, the day that man became an exile. Yet man's Creator, whose mercy and love are not proportionate to His justice, whose pity does not fail to be touched by the misery of His penitent children, did not exterminate every source of pleasure, nor extinguish every light that might brighten the pathway on which the poor exile must journey. Few were the days that had not their consola- tion, and few are they, who still trod this same old rugged road of life, who are not refreshed and strengthened by this loving and forgiving Father - their Creator. just what are happy days? The standard varies considerably with the possibilities for suffering and enjoyment. The happiness of youth, the happiness of manhood and the happiness of old age is derived from sources vastly different. Taste, situation, temperament, knowledge, the physical, the moral, and the intellectual conditions- all tend to make standards differ. Freedom from pain brings happiness to the sufferer, the execution of virtuous and noble deeds gives joy to those of finer sensibilities, while an intellectual or moral achievement is always accompanied with intense happiness. Make happiness your goal. Application and learning are often difficult, yet the goal lies beyond them. The boy who wishes happiness in his man- hood and wishes to bring happiness into the lives of others must seek happiness in his early days. And where shall he seek this treasure? Wliere the thoughts of the truly great and happy men are expressed - in good books. The time in his life may come when shadows will fall thick about him, and then it is, when he needs a true guide to lead him onward through the paths of memory into those of reality. Then as he stands on the threshold of his prospective life, with a right, lofty and digni- fied conception of his own existence, with plans formulated and noble ideals in view, he can truly say: My days are as the first days, days of HAPPINESSY, I 69 I What Cgfappy eibffedium g OLDING a prominent position on the summit of the La Acropolis at Athens and above the portal of that relic of 5 the centuries, the Parthenon, .is the inscription, Noth- ing in excess. By a nation which gives us the foundation ff L of our democratic government and many basic principles in philosophy and mathematics, this adage ought to be well considered. Gur most powerful impression is made in the moderate way in which we do things. The speaker that rises before his audience and delivers a typical Patrick Henry oration with all its vocal strain can neither influ- ence nor convince as well as a confident, soft spoken and not too force- ful a talker. Of course we shall dismiss all those who whisper and mumble to themselves, who fail to understand why feet are shuffled and seats are shifted. Extremes all around us cry for remedy because of personal concern. The present prohibition law is dangerous because it is an extreme measure to abolish the saloon. It is true that the World War was the father of much reform, but in legislating total abstinence moderation should have been considered. Cousin Minnie sends Uncle Bob, a prosperous business man, a set of golf clubs, and a month later we find our hero playing thirty-six holes a day and developing leakage of the heart. How much better had she sent him a billiard table, or still better have Uncle Bob play only nine holes twice a week? The college student wrote to his parents apologetically, - of course my grades are hardly edifying, but which would you rather have me do, play football or get a nervous breakdown from over-studying? The an- swer is, of course, that happy medium! l69l 4 THE PERALTAN V The Qflipostle of Good Example Fwy SOFT rays of the setting sun shed a golden light on the little cottage in the midst of San Franc1sco's Mission Dis- pi mf' trict. A mother paused at her sewing to glance approv- ingly at her black-haired son bent low over a youthful Q35 manuscript. Day after day this mother had noted the eager light in the eyes of her boy as he spun magic sen- tences. Day after day she had seen these same sentences moulded and built into prfect compositions. That she was pleased with the craftsmanship exhibited by her son was obvious, but with her pleasure was mingled a bit of awe for she realized that seldom is there found one who can write so talentedly. The scene shifts. The boy is now in the Christian Brothers' Novitiate at Martinez. Here the active daily schedule does not permit long after- noons to be devoted to musing and to writing. Instead is left but a few minutes for recreation and every one of those moments is treasured by the black-haired boy who sees in them the opportunity for furthering his well-nigh perfect prose. His teachers are impressed by the literary excellence of the novice's themes. They do what little they can to aid him, but their help takes only the form of encouragement. They know they can teach him nothing of what is termed style, for the boy seems to have been born with a beautiful, rapier-like diction which stuns, yet amuses. When the novice takes his first vows he has traveled far on the rocky road which only literary men traverse, and which they alone know is strewn with sharp rocks that cut the spirit, and morasses that are filled with the bitter poison of disappointment. Years pass. The black-haired lad is now garbed in the habit of the Brothers and is lecturing before college classes. Staid seniors, who smiled at his entry to the classroom -- for surely one so young could not teach them - left the lecture-room in amazement. They had also fallen victims to the dynamic personality, the perfect diction and the logical thought of the young Brother. The youthful instructor, pleased at the reception he had received, then realized that the years of preparation had not been wasted. Not only could he impart knowledge, but he had the fortunate gift of inspiring his pupils to use refined language. Being an apostle of the Master, this lv 70 I 4- THE PFRALTAN '7' latter end was by far the more worth while, for the young teacher was aware that those who adore at the shrine of pure prose would likewise be eommunicants at the altar of pure thought. Witli these noble senti- ments, Brother Z. Leo, from the pedestal of the classroom, began his career of teaching Saint Mai'y's College men. Since that eventful day, Brother Leo has watched many graduates march magnificently from the historical portals of old Saint Mary's, Broadway, Oakland. He has noted their determined countenances as they bravely stalked forth to conquer the world. And, in turn, his COLIHIC- nance has been wrought with doubt and sometimes with pity, for he has had full knowledge of the trials and tribulations which await at every turn these confident graduates. The professorial cynicism of his non-sec- tarian university colleagues is not the creed, however, of Brother Leo. He has no desire to break the spirit of these young men before they reach the front lines of battle. What he wishes above all else is to see the Ere of courage in their eyes and the love of God in their hearts, for success in- evitably awaits those possessing these qualities. The apostle of the Lord knows that, in the dark, cross-laden days to follow, the things they have been taught at Saint Mary's will be the bulkhead against the tidal-wave of bigotry and unbelief. Some men leave vast industrial achievements as a monument to their efforts, others investigate the field of Science, and still others do daring deeds. Brother Leo has done none of these things, but spread over the country are thousands of men who have caught the sacred fire which emanates from his pure soul, and, because of that Ere, they have been urged to lead better lives. Brother Leo, to give him the greatest praise of all, is to justly style him The Apostle of Good Example. No greater praise can be given any man. Louis G. FREITAS. 1 71 1 LITERARY N1l11'17 !1l11'1' 1 11'111'1'11'11 111 1171' 1Af'l1l111S 11fg11111, 111111 1111111-3' KQ111111151 x11111'x 111111 k111g1111111x Xl'l'1If 1-111111111 IIIIIII-T 11'1'x11'1'11 1xlI1111lx !1l1l'f, 1 111'1'11 xx7M11l'!1 !1l11'1l.Y 111 11.17111-Y 111 A 11111111 1111111. O11 111 51111111 11'1111' 11x 111111xl' 111111 1 17l'l'll 111111 71K1111, 111'1'11-111'1111'1'11 11111111'1' 1'1111'11 IIS 111s 111'1111's111 Y1'1 11111 I l11'l'l'l' 111'1'111111'11s 11111'1' S1'1'l'l1f' T111 1 111'111'11CY1111111111111 .Y11l'Ilk. 11111 1111111 111111 1111111 '1'111'11 1111 1 1111' s111111' I1'tI11'1Jl'l' 111 1171' skim W111'11 KI 111'11' 111111111 XI1'1ll1X 111111 1718 kl'llQ Or 11k1' .S111111 C111'11': 11'111'11 11'1111 1'l1g1t' 1'-YVS 111' s1111'1'11111 1111' 1'111'1'H1'-111111 1111 1115 1111'11 l,1111k1'11 111 1'111'11 111111'1' 111111 11 111111 x111'1111s1'- S11f'llf, 11111111 t1 111'11k 111 ID111'11'11. K1'1I1N. Catholicism and Literature sis? OPT? PIUS X, in one of his encyclicals, which .dealt mainly with the method of interpreting Catholic doctrines, stated: The needs of the Catholic Church are many, but 'ffl,w,2st5?,l'l one of the most important is that of a loyal and efficient sa Catholic press. E9 NtJQi's3q Today, the bigots, by organized publicity, are attempt- ing to literally butcher the teachings of the Church through the dis- semination of anti-Catholic literature. The foes of the Church are not only catering to the fanatical hatreds of the enemies of Catholicism, but they are also confounding many good Catholics who have not the educa- tion sufficient to refute the dastardly charges which are set forth. For centuries, the Church refused to take up the arms of publicity and iight these pernicious fiends. Instead of using the secular press, or attempt- ing to build a press sufficient to its needs, the Fathers of the Church sent forth missionaries and teachers in an effort to combat heresy. In this age it is impossible to meet the ambitious program of the heretics who employ the secular press, the radio, and their own various periodicals in the grim effort to place impediments in the way of Catholicism. The words of Pius X, in view of the above-mentioned state of affairs, prove that the Church desires, legitimately, to frustrate the spreading of false doctrines, and this can be accomplished only by following exactly the desire of Pope Pius X to build a loyal and efficient press. But the question arises as to how we, as Catholics, can aid in the build- ing of a loyal and efficient press. Catholic writers, practicing pureness of diction and of thought, and who aim for neither personal aggrandizement nor favor, complain that, because they do not strike the desired morbidly realistic note, their offer- ings are accorded second place, and that articles abounding in sensualism are chosen in their stead. This preference for pagan matter - a condition probably attributable to the present fanatical trend - forces Catholic writers Cwho, after all, are humanj to turn to the secular press for support. The story of the compromises that these Catholic men of letters have been forced to make is written in blood, and anything which might be added would but in- crease the weight of the cross they are now bearing. The establishment and maintenance of a loyal and efflcient Catholic press would be the most important contribution that the present Church militant could make to Catholicism. That present Catholics have a duty to do this is obvious, and that Catholics are virtually sinning by support- ing the antagonists of Catholicism is not an illogical inference. It is rather refreshing, however, to note that recently the popularity of Catholic literature is increasing. This inspiring situation is the fruit of l75l 4 Tllli PliRAI.'l'AN V much tireless and incessant work on the part of a few men who are gradu- ally overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles. By frequent manifesta- tions of their brilliancy, Hilaire Belloc and Gilbert K. Chesterton, the two greatest Catholic men in literature today, have entrenched themselves with the reading public. The fact that these men have done this while writing Catholically is more indicative of their great ability and skill. But where are the names of the other great Catholic penmen? Few there are who have attained any prominence. Most of them are actually starving to death in their attempt to keep their art pure and yet reap from it a decent living. Until such time as an efficient Catholic press is established and main- tained, the Church will be at the mercy of Her foes. She must have some means of combating any babbling wretch who takes his pen in hand to condemn Her integrity. The most effective method of doing this is through the medium of the Catholic press. The many writers who are ever anxious to sell to the public condemnations of Christ's religion must be outnumbered by writers who clearly explain the philosophy and teach- ings of the Catholic Church. This can be accomplished only by an appre- ciation of Catholic literature by the Catholic people. Cfdhe lrony of 'Destiny P ILENTLY, stealthily, gliding through the darkness that bor- g f , ders on the pit of eternity, through the ethereal happiness Y of.the heavens, ever moving forward, is the invisible if guidance of Destiny. Always right in her judgments, . if always correct in her words of silent advice-- the wis- Qli, igif dom of the gods. Seated beneath the gorgeously spacious room of the Vatican, Raphael, the Prince of Painters, gazed with a slight trace of a frown on his handsome face. He was thinking, not of what the past had given him, or what the future would hold for him. It was the present that puzzled him. It was the giant arched domes of the Stanze of the Vatican, the dwelling of Pope Julius H, which was the cause of his worry. He had been commanded by this learned man to paint the pictures that can now be seen in this treasure-house of art. The Stanza della Segnaturaf, the superb composition of the Dis- putaf' the Parnassus,,, and his many other masterpieces, particularly his Madonnas, adorn these marble walls. The richness of color in his pic- tures, their faultless work, evident painstaking care, makes each picture an object of thoughtful study - a masterpiece of art in itself. He was guided by the hand of Destiny, this Prince of Painters. His name became a colorful light that rose with meteoric speed, and. on reaching its Zenith, Fate, the Mother of Destiny, took him, and before this bright star had burnt out, he died, leaving behind fame, honor, and l76I +- f' - H ' 7' 'ffTIiE PERALTAN' 5- wealth. Then Destiny, having, it seemed, exhausted her bountiful meas- ures on her favorite, turned about and treated in the most contemptuous manner another human, Frans Hals, a great artist, second only to Rem- brandt. She took him and gave him the one thing all painters seek, namely, the art of sketching perfectly human types. She guided his hand while painting his immortal picture, The Banquet of the Officers of the Arquebusiers of Saint George. His Laughing Cavaliern and countless other marvelous paintings - but she did not give him the fame, honor, and wealth that was due him, nor the gifts that his predecessor had ob- tained from her gracious fingers. He knew no happiness, no luxury. He did not associate, as Raphael did, with Lords and Kings. No! Destiny chose otherwise for this poor son of Germany, and after a life of almost utter poverty he died, alone and destitute, in an almshouse. But after his death. Destiny repented her misdeed and gave him a place among the famous painters of the world, a place side by side with Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphael, Potter, Lenardo and Gainsborough. She sold his pictures for fabulous sums, portraits that he had painted in his lonely days when hunger and cold weakened his body, and now when he had no need for fame, honor or wealth, Destiny gave it to his name. A name that on hearing, we place next to Rubens, side by side with Rembrandt, the two most magnificent of portrait painters. Thus lived and died not only these, but others of all walks of life, merely uplaythings of Fate, showing in all its cruelty, in all its heart- lessness, the Irony of Destiny. YWQ ls, Qs 1 course Cfdlae Warrior 'writer Qi 4 1195? HX ga Q HL CONVERSION of Joyce Kilmei born and bred an Angli can, is one of the most remarkable incidents in the histoiv of the Catholic Church in America Wlaile studying at Columbia University Kilmer began to doubt AH'.fllCll1lSI1l and like Cardinal Newman, he prayed for faith His con version and his leax ing Columbia befoie hnishinff lm were followed by his marriage 1nd his plunging 1I1t0 the nevwc xc' 'VW Jx 3 ' ' . -, - - - Q v .... . a M 88,1 c 1. 4 1 . i -' paper Held in New York. Leaving Anglicanism was no easy thing for Kilmer. He held an important post on the CbIll'l'Z1llI0lI and his literary career was being sponsored by certain Anglicans. The prediction that his desertion of Anglicanism would impede his career was scoffed at by Kil- mer. As his guiding star, he chose Cardinal Newman, who had also been an Anglican prior to his conversion, yet who had continued to more deeply carve his name in the literary heavens after shouldering the cross of the true Church. Kilmer, by breaking down the formal mandates of ecclesiastical writ- ing, brought a new note to Catholic Literature, and in due time, that same 11Ot6, which Kilmer called the pagan idea made him the greatest l77l 4 'W' TH E P ERALTAN V Catholic writer of his period. His association with Hillaire Belloc and G. K. Chesterton, in England, gave international flavor to his work. just as Belloc and Chesterton had fought for Catholicism in Europe, so also did Kilmer become the Catholic literary warrior in America. He paid singular tribute to the Catholic Church when he said he could not hope to be a true poet until he had become a follower of the Church which was the mother of all arts and sciences, a Church which was the fountain head of truth. Kilmer, although primarily a poet, was extremely versatile and had a dehnite facility for writing prose. He reminds one of a trader carefully selecting pearls. Instead of pearls, Kilmer used words and with these he strung necklace-sentences that are admirable in their grace, beauty and strength. His essay, Holy Ireland,', ranks with the best things that have ever been written in the essay field, and his poem Trees is known wherever Iinglish is spoken. In Rouge Bouquet we End the very soul of the man, and the exquisite fineness of his character and the purity of his thought and diction is well illustrated in this effort. Kilmer claimed that a peculiar psychological change came over him after his conversion, which purged his soul of cynicism and gave him a new concept of beauty. Perhaps this is the reason that he writes so mys- tically, so symbolically--yet paradoxically -so logically in the poems Annunciation and Visitation.', Kilmer was a brave man. Not only did he fight for his religion, but when the United States entered the NVorld Wa1', Kilmer, although a father of four minor children, volunteered as a private and went overseas. His name is one of the most lamented of those who were lost from the famous Rainbow Division. Kilmer, were he living today, would enjoy fighting the battle against bigotry. Not even the most insane bigot could resist the charm of Kil- mer's sweetness. He wrote with honey, not with acid, he fought with a smile and even if his blows hurt, yet the smile which accompanied the death-thrusts, always soothed the pain of his antagonists. A commentator tells us that Kilmer was an altar boy going out single-handed to fight a lion. He, himself, tells us that he was an extreme impressionist. He saw everything as symbolical. A blood-red sunset would make him cry, the blue of the sky would fill him with a desire to leap over the mountains, and the roar of thunder and the pounding of surf would awe him with a sense of the grandeur and majesty of God. From overseas, Kilmer wrote to a priest friend, XVhen I return, you will see me less a bookman, but more, I hope, a man. Kilmer died as man should die - fighting for what he believed to be true, but his words turned face on him and although Kilmer, the man is dead, Kilmer, the bookman, will live forever. Joyce Kilmer, the cham- pion of Catholic faith, the believer in truth, the idealist, the true Catho- lic warrior, is dead, but his works will live forever. There are no creed or color lines in art, and that is why Joyce Kilmer has been taken to the bosom of the world and called The Wfarrior WfltC1'.,, N S l7Sl 4-W-W - THE PERALTAN H' ig' 'Hp' Bixoriuaix BARTHOI.OMliW', Lilfrariuu ffl I fffQf20R THE past two years, Brother Bartholomew's time and inter- Xyl 'lg ests have been consumed in the up-building of a standard high school library. This semester witnessed the realization of his 5-is' :Kyiv - 'L P dreams-a new and adequately furnished stack room, and a beautifully finished reading room in La Salle Hall. 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Nfl x was coming to Saint Mary s every athlete on the campus whispered Watcli us go There was good reason for the prediction too, for Underhill,s knowledge of football was ,qw HEN it was officially announced by school authorities at QM the opening of last football season that jimmy Underhill .sf , ' ' . - 2 1 W K ' V ' ' N'- lf G1 well known, his athletic reputation long established. Grid fans will recall Saint Mary's College undefeated 1926 football season. They will also remember that Underhill was the spectacular halfback of that record season. It was whispered that, under Underhill's direction, the Panthers now would have another repetition of the 1926 season. Considering the diffi- culties encountered this year, the accidents and serious injuries that befell the most valuable members of his squad, Underhill's season was a record one. The Panther squad of this year has the honor of humbling the Berke- ley proud Yellowjackets in a glorious defeat, for the first time in six years. Side by side with Underhill worked his old friend, his old classmate F Al Collins. Al is another member of that 1926 memorable squad of Saint Mary's Varsity. He was the famous end of that eleven. An end that knew and still knows his football and makes those grid men who come under his supervision know it too. Yes, the Underhill-Collins combination has worked well at Saint Mary's High this year. It has produced a hard-Hghting, clean-cut, suc- cessful Panther squad. l85l IMI i E x. A L1 J G BAL I FOOT v, 'J .2 QC if Q L4 'J 7 .E E- Q N x. S LJ cf -1 C 5 L. I L. if E . LD E C E-1 E LD x.. 11 1C 'Z 7 T: u 'TJ LJ 'J v Q C I -4 1 f U C.. 'Ju .ri- 1? ..,, .., '1 nz i, ,Ji 3: ...N JI. ,L 'IU L-: OL. ff-'La 'J Z kg 2:1 :9 U LC. .,. -1 5... ,.,m. Qin fx '1 ,fu Fu ,.v,. C-:- I CC ,fs Ea. Z 5 -NJ 5i .c:,. LT, '-:T :.... Z, J Cu -zu: C2 C51 2.- if '?. :Q G: SCT. 12 f. 1, -:Q LU JL .,v Tl EQ QQ -X -Cl 4' ' ' THII PERALTAN' P' qfootball OAKLAND o, PANTHERS I9 Starting the season in perfect style, the Panthers defeated Oakland High's Tigers 19-o. From the opening kick-off to the final gun the young Saints held the edge on both offense and defense, due to a fast charging line and terrific plunging of a heady backneld. In the first half, the Preps showed fighting determination, exceptional team- work, and were the aggressors through- out. Russell, Bajuk, Fields, and Frcitas were the chief ball carriers for the Preps, repeatedly making consistent gains. Rus- C-i1'TMNFR'U'f'S sell starred with two touchdowns, both scored on off-tackle plays. Captain Walt Freitas converted the first score, but failed in the second attempt. In the last half, the Preps unloosed an attack that completely bewil- dered Oakland. Maloney, substituting for Russell, made fifteen yards on his first plunge through the line. Bajuk and Freitas then alternately car- ried the ball and netted gains ranging from five to fifteen yards. Fields, on a line plunge, brought the ball to the five- yard mark, and Freitas on the next play carried it over for a touchdown. He failed to convert. The winning of the first game of the year was encouraging to both Coach Un- derhill and the team, and it instilled in them a spirit of leadership which they re- tained throughout the season. MCCLYMONDS o, PANTHERS 27 Entering the game as underdogs, the Panthers completely overwhelmed Mc- Clymonds High, champions of the Oak- land Athletic League, 27-o. It was in this encounter that the Preps showed an ex- ceptionally strong defense by holding the C,,,T,,,,,,-p,,ECT C,,,,,,, l85l 4 THE PFRALTAN P Mechanics, powerful attack in check at all times. Immediately after the kick-off the Pan- thers started scoring. A McClymonds punt was blocked by Tobin, Prep tackle, which gave the young Saints the ball on McClymonds'f1ve-yard line. Bajuk scored a second later on a quarterback sneak. Captain Freitas converted. After a poor punt by McClymonds, the Preps received the ball on their oppon- ents' twenty-five yard line. On the next play, a pass, Russell to Freitas, netted twenty yards, from where Piaiuk again scored on a sneak. Freitas again converted. Soon after, the half came to a close with the ball in mid-field. Early in the second period, the Panthers marched from mid-Held to a score with Lee Bajuk again carrying the ball across the line. In this march, Russell and Fields featured with consistent gains. It was late in the game when the Preps again scored the blocked kick. Matsumoto blocked the punt and the ball, after having gone through the hands of both teams, was finally recovered by Stretch, Prep guard, who raced across the line for the score. Cnce more Freitas converted for the final tally. Russ! l,I, For McClymonds, Captain Lyn Wfar- ford starred with several fine runs and a heady defensive game. Captain Freitas, Captain-elect Casey, Bajuk, Cooney, Mur- phey, Grace, Tobin and Stretch were the outstanding stars for the Preps in this game. RoosEv12LT o, PANTHERS o After having won their Hrst two games decisively, the Panthers were held to a scoreless tie in a third encounter by the Roosevelt High eleven. The Panthers showed superior ability to their oppon- ents, but the lack of necessary power at critical moments caused the game to end nothing up. - lu I.l!'2 Qu, iw +--x- -Y - ------H - '-THE PERALTAN The first half was played in Roosevelt's territory with the Roughriders trying in vain to bring the ball past the fifty-yard mark. Their line bucks, off-tackle plays and end runs were checked by the Prep defense. In the offense the Panthers made more yards than did Roosevelt, but not enough to result in a touchdown, or bring the ball dangerously close to Roose- velt's goal. Russell, Yore, Ciurlizza, Ba- juk and Fields hammered the Rough- riders' line for the meager gains made in the first half. A In the second half the Panthers evinced a more pronounced fighting spirit. Roose- A velt, receiving the ball on its own twenty- 1 yard line, attempted as in the first and i second periods to bring it into the Preps' territory, but the Panthers' defense forced Roosevelt to give up the ball. Captain Waalt Freitas was sent into the game at this period and a series of short passes, Russell to Freitas, resulted. Roosevelt's defense began to tighten and their offense became more effective in the fourth periodg but the Preps were able to keep them at a safe distance from the Red and White goal. Notwithstanding the fact that the game was a nip and tuck affair, Coach Underhill changed his line- up frequently. The linemen, who deserve mention for their ability in this game, were Meehan and Casey, who made in- numerable tackles and were in every play. In the backfield, besides those already mentioned, were Maloney and Murray, who played a consistent game. l i Muna.-xi' PANTHERS 6, VAI.I.E,IC5 6 The next opponent the Panters met was the Vallejo High squad, regarded by critics as one of the best high school teams in California. Again the Preps swept their opponents from them time and again, but the final result was a tie game. Will,' Rus- sell was badly hurt in the first quarter and had to be carried from the field. This misfortune served to cramp the Pan- MAi.oNm' l87l P 4 fd f'THE PERALTAN P thers' offensive drive. During the first half the Preps ran the Vallejo squad rag- ged with a fast charging line and a bat- tering defense. The Panthers, after re- ceiving the kick-off, started a march their netted them a score with Russell carrying the ball over the line. The try for point hit the crossbar. During the rest of the half the young Saints held the advantage and scored again only to have the referee rule the play off, because of a minor penalty. The Panthers came back strong in the second half with a steady march down the Held to the four-yard line, where they were penalized and lost their chance to score. The teams fought on even terms till the last few minutes when Coach Un- GMCL derhill sent in the reserves. Here Vallejo staged a passing attack and scored on a long pass, Hunt to Boyle. The try for point was blocked by Joe Murphy, tackle. For Vallejo Hunt, Baker and Boyle starred, playing a fine, steady game, while Murphy, Zolg, Cooney and Matsumoto showed up well for the Preps. ALAMIEDA 13, PANTHERS o l After having successfully completed the first half of their schedule, the Preps began the final part by playing Alameda High. The game ended with Alameda leading I3-O. The contest might have ended differently had the Panthers been in condition, but several weeks' lay-off took its fall. The first half of the contest was exceedingly ragged. Alameda would make yards, fumble the ball to the Preps, who would in turn lose it on incomplete passes and fumbles. A strong wind proved a menace to the Panthers. Several passes, Russell to Freitas, would undoubtedly have been completed had it not been for this deplorable condition of the weather. The second half showed the weakened W condition of the Preps. Alameda taking EGM, lS8l 4- A A A-ee PM THE PERALTAN' A A-ee ee e A-1- advantage of this predicament, played to i its utmost and as a result scored two l touchdowns. The Panthers held to the . best of their ability, but could not with- stand the powerful drives of the Mud- hens. A last minute attempt to score proved ineffective when Maloney's pass to Grace fell incomplete, deep in Ala- meda's territory. Coach Underhill was not disheartened by the showing of his team against Ala- meda, in a way he was pleased. Any ag- gregation that can make an appearance, such as the Preps did, after so long an in- termission between games possesses great possibilities. i I A PANTHERS 7, BERKELEY 6 MANSWLD After anxiously waiting for six years to down the strong Yellow Jacket squad on the gridiron, Saint Mary's won a well-deserved victory. The close score does not indicate the ad- vantage the Preps held. Time and again they swept down the field, only to lose the ball within the shadow of Berkeley's goal. The Yellow Jackets later won the championship of the A. C. L. In the first half Russell, Fields and Freitas carried the ball for successive gains. Early in the game Saint Mary's l threatened, when they received the ball . on Berkeley's thirty-yard line after a bad kick on the part of the Yellow Jackets. The Panthers then carried the ball to the nine-yard line for the first down. In the three downs that followed, the young Saints advanced the ball six yards but on the last down failed to score by inches. After Berkeley kicked, the Panthers re- turned the ball deep into opposing terri- tory, and this time scored with Fields carrying the ball over through left guard. The referee, however, ruled that he stopped before crossing the line and l would not allow the touchdown. It was A a hard break and took the heart out of l . the Panthers' drive for the remainder of Tom, TT l I'89l 4 THE PFRALTAN ,- the period. In the second half, the Pan- thers came back with a fighting deter- mination that could not be quelled during the rest of the encounter. They received the kick-off and literally swept the Yel- low jackets off their feet with strong rushes. Russell and Fields brought the ball up the field to the six-yard mark, from where Murray took it across on a trick play inside left tackle. Russell then converted. But Berkeley was not beaten so easily. They came back with a strong passing attack which carried them deep into Saint Mary's territory. The line held them for three downs, y but a long pass, Bertoli to NVaterbury, scored a touchdown. The Panthers' for- M1 'M' ward wall swept through and smothered Bertoli as he tried to convert. From then on the battle raged, but neither side held a decided advantage. The game ended with the ball in the Pan- thers' possession on Berkeley's thirty-yard line. The Panthers had won and to them goes the glory which six Saint Maryis teams had previously striven to attain. It was an exciting game, but the Panthers should have won by a greater margin. They displayed their best offensive power of the season, repeatedly making long marches. The de- fense was also good, Berkeley not making over fifty yards from scrimmage during the entire contest. The line bored large holes in Berkeley's line and the backheld did its part by offering a fast-charging offense. For Berkeley, Bertoli, halfback, and Miller, quarterback, were the stars with scintillating runs and Hne defensive work. Captain Walt Freitas, Cooney, Fields, Murphey, Russell and Murray stood out with stellar work. XVI-iITIi's PREPS o, PANTHERS 1 2 Following the Berkeley game, the Pan- thers played White's Preps and defeated r them 12-o. The team, composed of for- Mum.,- is l9ol 4 THE PERALTAN 7' mer all-state stars, had attained a high position in the standing of Eastbay foot- ball aggregations, and was considered one of the best elevens in the section. Going into the game with the same spirit shown in previous contests, the Panthers surprised many of the spectators by displaying a brand of football superior to that of their opponents. Early in the Hrst quarter, the Panthers blocked a punt on the ten-yard line. In two plays the ball was put over the goal for the initial touchdown, but the try for point was blocked. Wl1ite's kicked off to the Panthers and on the first play Russell threw a pass to Mansfield, which would have resulted in a 1 . second touchdown had it not been for a zum strong wind, which carried the ball just out of the reach of Mansfield. There was no opponent within thirty yards. The Panthers' second score came in the fourth quarter when the charging Prep line blocked an attempted punt by White's Prep fullback. Fields recovered the ball and with the aid of good interference ran sixty-five yards to a touchdown. Again the try for point was blocked. When the game Hnally came to a close the Panthers were possessors of a well earned victory, N for Wliite's Preps proved themselves a i threat at all times. BELLARMINE 25, PANTHERS o In the Hnal game of the season the Pan- thers played the Bellarmine High eleven, formerly known as the Santa Clara Preps. When the young Saints needed to be at their best they were at their worst, and they were decisively defeated, as the score, 25-O, indicates. The game was fea- tured by hard playing on the part of Bellarmine and loose, ineffective playing on the part of the Panthers. The defeat was partially due to the loss of Russell, Bajuk and Matsumoto, who were suffer- ing from injuries received in the game l with White's Preps. 4 BRRNNAN l 91 I 4 THE PERALTAN 'V Soon after the game began, Bellarmine scored its first touchdown. Maloney at- tempted a punt but the ball went straight up into the air to land on Bellarmine's ten-yard line. The Panthers held for three downs but Gallo, Bronco back, circled the young Saints' right end for a score. The convert was missed. Saint Mary's tried to come back, but their plays were exceedingly ragged and gained nothing. After another poor punt by the Panthers, Bellarmine was once more within easy scoring distance. Here Gross, Bronco fullback, went through center for a score. The conversion was i blocked. The young Saints were bewil- dered and soon after, Gallo, Bronco half, 2 ran for another touchdown. This time N Gross converted the extra point. The half WWC Hnished without further scoring. The second half was a battle from start to finish. The Panthers even held a slight edge but could not make use of it. Freitas, Fields, and Ma- loney carried the ball for substantial gains, but when within scoring dis- tance the team seemed to halt. The last score came with two minutes to play. Due to a late start, the last of the contest was played in darkness. I v l i Gallo started towards right end and then y f cut back and ran around left end for a score. The poor visibility that prevailed kept the Panthers from seeing him cut back. The conversion failed and the game was over a few moments later. For Bellarmine, Captain Morey, Gallo, Gross and Bedami stood out in their strong offensive and defensive play, while for the Panthers Captain Freitas, Grace, Maloney and Captain-elect Casey starred. CUIRLIZZA I 92 I ' 'WWTHE PERALTAN ' ' S1mM',Mgr. lx uw M5 THE SEASONS RECORD Panthers - I9 Oakland - Panthers - 27 McClymonds Panthers o Roosevelt Panthers 6 Vallejo - Panthers o Alameda - Panthers 7 Berkeley - Panthers - 1 2 Wl1ite,s Preps Panthers o Bellarmine BASKETBALL SQUAD LE n. fu 'U C ID .c U 1 : U E 2 .E C, '1 .C 3 T2 u .LE f Bu 5 -'Q I- I fi 'll 1. u. J .: c.. .. : z J 'Ll .- E 11 C-C Ta u v- K 3 U I E ': U P IJ QI? Q X T-6 X Q x x sl -4- - THE PERALTAN 4' Basketball PANT!-IERS 13, SANTA RosA 2I Opening the basketball season, the Preps were defeated by Santa Rosa High, 21-13. The score is not indicative of the closeness of the contest. The Panthers. al- though outweighed by their opponents, put up a strong front and were defeated only after a desperate last-quarter rally on the part of the Santa Rosa quintet. In the first half, Meehan, running 1 guard, and Captain Freitas, forward, , each scored four points, the rallies being l the result of long shots. Santa Rosa imme- ' cc' diately made a determined rally when 1111111-ms. C-flffuiff they hooped three buckets and two free throws to tie the score at half time. The second half opened with Santa Rosa gaining the advantage and consistently increasing their lead. The Preps seemed to have trouble in fathoming their opponents' new attack, but when they solved it, Santa Rosa's lead was diminished. The Panthers were outplayed in every stage of the game, but nevertheless displayed fighting courage that was not dimmed when time and again the ball found the elusive basket only to bounce out again. ln this half, Freitas and Kenney were the only Prep players to score. Although it was rather disheartening to lose the initial game of the season, the Panthers' will to win could not be curbed, as was demonstrated in the re- mainder of the season,s contests. PANTHERS 25, SAN RAFAEL 5 On January zo, the Preps decisively defeated the San Rafael High squad 2g-5. Oli' iw' 7' At times their opponents threatened to score, but the majority of the attempts were unsuccessful. 2 M . 1' ' From the opening period to the final minute of play the Preps were the ag- ' - 1 45 . ' M1aur1AN l95l 4' THE PERALTAN' 'P gressors. Taking the ball at the tip-off, 1 the Panthers dribbled and passed through their opponents' defense to score at will. l On several occasions San Rafael came within scoring distance but, with Boero and Grace at guards, were unable to do so. Kenney and Welsh, together with Grace and Boero, played one of their best games of the year in this contest. Mur- phy and Captain Freitas were high point men with ten and eight points respec- tively. All the substitutes and reserves were given a chance in this game by Coach Underhill to afford them the necessary experience for next year's squad. i PREPS 24, BELMONT 21 B T T I In the first of a IWO-g2lmC series the W'f S'1 Panthers defeated the Belmont Eve, 24 to 21. Displaying a good offense, the Preps, before the half ended, gathered I3 points while Belmont was able to score only 8. The second half was considerably closer than the first, for the Belmont hoopsters corrected the weak points of their defense, while , 4 their offensive play outwitted the Preps. l They netted thirteen points and the Pan- thers eleven. For the Preps, Meehan, O'Reilly, XVelsh and Kenney starred, while Fretz and Al- bers turned in a consistent game for Bel- mont. PANTHERS 19, CARDINALS 9 Playing a fast game, the Preps defeated the Cardinal Club of Richmond, If-9. The contest was held on a small court, but despite this, the Panthers showed that power and aggressiveness displayed in previous games. In the first two periods the Preps hounded the ball, with the Cardinals de- fending their goal none too easily. The Panthers scored the majority of their GR.'XC1li I96l 4 THE PERALTAN U' ' ' ' + points in the earlier stages of the game. The second half saw the Preps' offense slow down and a resort to the defensive. The Richmond team, taking advantage of numerous substitutions, scored six of their nine points before the final whistle blew. Freitas, Duffy and Grace played a good game on both offense and defense. They were a constant menace to the Cardinal five. Having won so successfully the first few games, the Panthers looked forward to the more difficult contests to follow with great hopes. PANTHERS 21, SACRED HEART 1 5 Remembering the defeat suffered the previous year at the hands of Sacred 111,110 Heart, the Panthers avenged themselves by handing the Irish a 2I-IS lacing. The Panthers held the lead through- out the entire encounter. At the half, the score stood 9-6 in our favor. Freitas made two long throws from center and Welsh hooped a bucket and a free throw. Boero scored the re- maining points with two free throws. For 5 the Irish, Curley stole the show, making six points in all. l In the second half the Preps stepped out and obtained a lead of 19-8, which they held until late in the game. How- ever, Coach Underhill sent in reserves and the defense was weakened. Sacred Heart opened an attack which brought it seven points, but the game ended before the Irish could overcome the Panthers. The Preps played fine basketball on both offense and defense. Freitas led the attack with eleven points and was easily the outstanding player on the floor. For the Irish, Curley was high point man, with eight. 1 1 l l I KENNEY l97l 4 Am Y ' THE PERALTAN ' V PANTHERS 23, CALIFORNIA I3O,S 33 After having decisively won six successive contests, the Panthers en- countered the University of California 3o's and lost, 33-23. Soon after this game the California team won the state championship of their di- vision. Taking the offensive at the start, the Panthers soon led the young Bears gg by a score of 6-1. Our advantage was short lived, for immediately Cal's offense began to function and before long the score was tied. Only after a fierce struggle were the Bears able to lead at the half by I4-1 I. In the second half the Panthers exe- cuted some very ragged passwork, nor were their shots as effective as in the Hrst half. California, sensing their advantage, ran freely through the Panthers to score at will. The Preps made one final effort that brought them within one point of tying the score, but the Bears were able to maintain their lead. Although the Panthers were defeated, Captain Freitas, Grace and Kenney played a splendid game. For California, Murphy, forward, was high point man with fourteen mark- ers to his credit. Suvi-.iuNi, Mium,qvr PANTHERS 3o, ST. EL1zA1sE'rii's 21 The next opponent for the Panthers was the strong and highly touted St. Iilizabetlfs High quintet. Previous to this game the Elizabethans had won a series of victories. On this night the Panthers were at their best and completely overwhelmed their opponents. They showed a powerful offense and played their usual strong defensive game. Starting off fast, the Panthers held a commanding lead at half time, the score being 12-6. Freitas and Welsh led the attack for the Saints with four points each. Jack Grace held the opponents away from the bucket with his strong defensive play. In the second half the Saints secured a lead of 28-1 2, with Freitas star- ring with four long buckets from center. joe Murphy was also in the limelight, scoring three fine shots. At this point Coach Jim Underhill sent in his reserves and the Elizabethans scored nine points, but the game ended before they could overcome the lead of the Panthers. l98l -1-f---Y -Ye-ff' e -f-enHffTHE PEKALTAN -- f ff - + In this game Welsh, Boero, Murphy and Freitas starred with strong offensive and defensive play. For St. Elizabeth's, Hennessey and Ahern were the stars, Ahern starred with his fine dribbling and passing. l PANTHERS zo, BELLARMINE 16 Avenging the decisive football defeat, the Panthers, in their final game, won from Bellarmine High, 20-16. The game was close and hard fought throughout. The Bellarminites had the advantage in weight, but the better teamwork displayed by the Red and White this season enabled thc Panthers to come out victorious. Bellarmine took the lead, at the outset, when Gross and Indiant scored eight points between them. Walt Freitas immediately scored two long buckets from center, followed by Welsh with a beautiful shot from the side. Grace tied the score with two free throws. Kenney sank a bucket which put the Panthers in the lead, Io-8, as the half ended. The Saints held the lead throughout the rest of the game, although the score was very close at times. Near the end of the game, a Bellarmine rally made the score I7-16, but Norb Meehan remedied the danger by dribbling through the entire Bellarmine team to score with a hole shot. Callahan scored a free throw as the game ended. The Saints avenged the defeat handed them in football and ended a very successful season. Captain Freitas thus ended his brilliant athletic career at Saint Mary's High by turning in his best performance of the season. He was easily the headiest man on the floor, playing a smart de- fense and having eight points to his credit on che offense. Grace also turned in a remarkable performance at guard. The way that Grace broke up countless Bellarmine plays surely bewildered the boys from San Jose. For Bellarmine, Gross was high point man, making eight markers in all. l99l sr HALL SQUAD B A Culwlh M ulquccny, ugan, D Peres, A. Evans, Prcius, Gensoul, Pimcntel, W'clsh, Summers, Mangan. Manager Shlmllrlgf Cullins. Coach ati, Brown. Dwycr, Mnltagli nscy xrd, Duffv C nrchf: R s, Carlson, Pere F. Kcnncv. T4 :2 Hcnnu, Lierncr, Fields. Mnrmshcld. Dnnahuc du began. Nzlllugf RuqucS. Alcvc ibaseball Dun TO A LATE START of the baseball season and the difficulty encountered in obtaining sufficient material for the columns allotted to our national sport in this Athletic Section, we have decided to reserve our baseball records for the I93O edition of the PERALTAN. A complete account of the present baseball season will appear in that issue. s X BASEBALL SCHEDULE Panthers vs. Oakland High. Panthers vs. Heald's Business College. Panthers vs. McClymonds High. Panthers vs. Armstrong's Business College. Panthers vs. St. Colombo's High, Fresno. Panthers vs. St. Mary's Frosh. Panthers vs. Bellai-mine Preps. 4 ' THE PERALTAN' 5- Lightweight Cgioothall Under its capable coach, Al Collins, the team went through a very suc- cessful season. The first day of practice brought fifty eager youths to the fore. After a week of training, they played their first game with Alameda. The I3S,S were defeated but once, and that at the hands of the champion Berkeley High Babes. The other games resulted with two ties and the rest victories. The players earning blocks are as follows: Captain Bailey, Signorelli, Erdelatz, Boyden, Yore, Phelan, Pimentel, Japs, Pierotti, Ryken, Daly, Dougherty, Swan, Prindiville, Castillio, Mafia, Duggan, Donahue, and Louie. I 1021 eve'-M arms PERALTAN' Lightweight iBasketball After two weeks of practice the 130-pound team was cut from twenty 'lsplrants to nine, in preparation for the opening game The 30 s showed up splendidly during the entire season, considering numerous drawbacks Those who received block letters were: Duffy, O'R1elly Erdelatz Peres You Pierotti, and Duggan. Panther Babes Panther Babes Panther Babes Panther Babes Panther Babes Panther Babes Panther Babes THE SEASON'S RECORD Santa Rosa - Sacred Heart San Rafael - St. Elizabetlfs Cardinal A. C La Salle - Bellarmine - - - - -- f 47- -- THE PERALTAN -i- Jvmior iBcLsel9all f 3HAMPlONSHlI' teams, in any branch of athletics, are re- T sults of the maxim, Train them oun 'fl Hence, the or- Y fs rly ' ' ' ganizins, of the Saint Mary s Juniors baseball team, com- l iised of freshmen and So homores, is re 'arded as a I fl 9 P . . p , . 5. . e signihcant gesture in Saint Mary s High athletics. lunthu- Nm 'Ml smstic co operation on the part of Brother james, Brother lelan ind Coach Underhill made the work of the Junior coach, Mr. Dunne 1 eom arativel els task. The uniors thank their s onsors for P Y Y P x x x 1 T6 , i' - :MTD Q ,, J EIZRXX V , l N '- QU pf-ii ' 1 3,1 , mls .V . ,g k f . B i the aid which they received. The field day, held in conjunction with the Junior-Novitiate game at Martinez, was an outstanding event of the colorful season. The affair, directed by Mr. Leal, was enthusiastically received by both the Martinez boys and the members of the Juniors. Willialn Bassen, manager of the juniors, also played an important part in the field day, while Brother lfelan caused a storm of praise to be circulated about him by donating baseballs and pennants as prizes. Coach Dunne expects the following ,luniors to make determined bids for Varsity posts next spring: XValsh, Azevedo, Signorelli, Meronovich, Maiha, Erdlatz, Yore and Illia. 11041 4- THE PERALTAN ' 'P Tennis 'WN v 3rg'r'43?- SPRING and tennis are natural companions, prepara- Bas. QU QL VIE sm? lg tions were begun late in March to place upon the courts a team comparable to the one which brought so much we credit to Saint Mary's High in 1927. The necessary divi- rf? kkwx 'ti' Q ' ' ' 1 , ,gg-sX ,V sion of our high school last year sent prospects. for a team 1 '-Mirage 1 N21-gllfDI11C1'lI'lg,,, but the wealth of good material this year augurs for a successful season, a season certainly comparable with that of ,27. Our schedule is still in the process of making, but we are negotiating with Piedmont, Saint Ignatius, Berkeley, Belmont and Bellarmine High Schools for matches, and not to be outdone in ambition the California Freshmen and perhaps the Stanford Frosh. If we succeed in arranging this schedule, we have every expectation, from the material at hand and the spirit shown, of a very successful season, with such players as Hemler, Davies, Snaer, Niedecker, Luther, Monzon and Sehabiaque expected to bear the brunt of turning back the opposing forces. For a coach, we have solicited the services of Mr. Clarence Leal, a man who starred in the sport at Saint Mary's College. iiosi QCORRJIDORS INTROIJUCING Saint Mary's Student Body: The old familiar faces, one and all, that have brightened these halls during this banner year are the feature of the following pages. This brochure is a memento to every stu- dent of our spirited school. But this is espe- cially so to the Class of '29, the largest galaxy that has loomed in the history of Saint Marys The present journal will long remain fresh with memories of the palmy days at Peralta Park. For these are the men whose success and accomplishments are permanently recorded herein with no small amount of labor and art. Hence, the reader's attention is iirst directed to the four score and ten who are about to leave the warm precinct of the cheerful day. Xvherever the pursuit of happiness may lead them. the fond friendships of their classmates, the salutary lessons of the past four years, the memories that malie life so valuable -- all that school has meant to the Seniors is inscribed in Coluulmous. At the same time due deference is paid the younger elassmen. Pictures and verbal portraits of groups and individuals tell a vital story of a Student Body that has shown itself at once united and progressive. In this department of Tilli PIQRALTAN you are favored with glimpses of our more abundant class life. BRO'l'lll,li Pxriuc r. ll08l 4- 43 -5- --' Ye Y'--THEPERALTAN - + eniors The Class of ,29 considers it a privilege to be the first group of students to graduate from the new Saint Mary's High. '49 9 49 The Seniors, under the capable leadership of President George Yore, have been most successful in all undertakings this year. It is with great pride that we point to the success of our Senior l Sneak, undoubtedly the most successful social function ever staged by a Senior class at Saint Mary's. The official emblem-the Senior ring- also received much favorable comment, which was truly deserved. 9' 45 49 Recently a committee, under the direction of Gerald Button, was selected from the Senior class for the purpose of drawing up a constitution. The draft which was submitted for the class to approve was unanimously selected as representative of such an organization. This is the first time in the history of Saint Mary's High that the Senior class has be- come organized under the head of a constitution. G 45' 'G lid Abadie insists that breaking beakers in the Physics class is an old Mexican custom. YORK, Pr'i'.viilr'nt '49 49 'G Rubino and Caporgno sure get along like two brothers. '45 49 49 Committee Boero has been going like a house afirei' lately. His plans for the future - Bigger and better committees. 'G' 49 49 Probst thinks the Posey Tube would make a swell bean shooter. 'G 45 49 Baseball Joe Mansfield is the center of attraction at the sessions on the tennis court during the lunch hour each day. 49 'Q 49 Wood and his machine have again become a menace to campus groups. Every noon-time he plays tag with the poles on Monterey Avenue. 49 9 4? MacCaffery has ornamented his car by placing a lock of the girl- friend's hair in his motormeter. Better watch the road, Mac. ll09l 4- 'W ' W THE PERALTAN ' V Who would ever think Phil Maloney could be a peace-maker? He usually wants to start something, not stop it. But just what does Maloney always start? 4? 49 6 The lunch box trio: Bell, Alegria, and Locke. G G 49' Charley Robertson sure showed plenty of uform' as Marrianne', in the cast of The Miserf' 4? 49 45 It looks as if Snaer is bent on taking that well- dressed man contest, with those new knickers and snappy walk. Toi,AN, Vin'-Prvxiil1'11l 4, 4, Q Benn Celli has shown his business abilit to a I V u Y marked degree during the recent Pfwalfall campaign. 49 47 49 Wfe must not forget the enjoyable swimming parties the gang held this semester. G -0 4? As usual, George Barbour is upholding the scholastic standards of the class. 49 4? 4? Loughery got a big tumble from Brother George the other day. 49 4? 4? It takes all Mello and Gaspar can do to keep the boys from roosting in Gaspar's car every noon time. Gaspar doesn't know whether to leave the car at home and walk, or charge 'em rent by the month. 4? 4? G God's gift to the women, Red XVatts. How that boy does handle 'em. 9 G 4? Rudy,' Snaer has shown the boys that he can paint as well as draw. His copy of Blue Boy for Officer 666', showed plenty of talent. His specialty is cartooning, however. 45 4? G It looks like Laney and his motorcycle are out for speed. 4? 49 G A strictly Senior tablev has developed in the Caf', through constant usage by the same individuals. Tobin and Tolan are the big line crashersf' llllll 4 THE PERALTAN V Don't 'cha know Ratchford and his impro- vised monocle are quite frequently seen in action about the premises. 9 4? Q' Q G We take this occasion to compliment those Sen- iors who rendered such praiseworthy acting in both those productions, Officer 666 and The Miser. 49 'G 'G Monge, Francis, Locke, Kennedy, Alegria, Bren- nan, and Caporgno were awarded Typewriting Diplomas recently. G 9 G During the past season of athletics, the Seniors formed the mainstay in all branches of sports. Al- though we have some promising material in the coming class, the present Seniors will be greatly missed next year. 47 0 'O Belliflcur rendered the boys quite a help with their machines at the parking lot during The Miser production. 9 49 G A rally committee was finally organized for the purpose of controlling the Student Body at games and entertainments. Meehan and Murray are the Senior representatives. if 49 4? 6- It looks like Welsh is never going to run out of wisecracks. BOERO, Si'crrli1ry 45 G 9 Comstock is making a name for himself in Civics. Yeh! What kind? 9 Q 49 C. M. T. C. Glendenning reports that he is not going to camp this year. Looks like prospects of college is going to make all the boys dig in. 0 4? 45 Wood tells us that if the Caf', got all its patron- age from Tolan it would go broke 0 0 49 MEEI-mN,Trra.vurrr Egan and the gang held an impromptu theatre party at the Orpheum on the Tuesday following Easter. They raised more whoopee too. 49 49 49 It is altogether fitting that at the time of our graduation we should bestow our best wishes and hearty thanks upon those instructors who have labored for and with us during these past four years. We shall not forget them. lllll Cfaihe Graduating Glass inf ' Es, THOUGH we are leaving, we are more than proud of si our record, during the last four years. With flying colors, QU? each of the four milestones have been passed, and now we are entitled to sit back and review our well directed efforts. k The freshman year found our class divided, since one section was here in Berkeley, while the other was at old Saint Mary's College, Qakland. Unfortunately, this was an obstacle in our path and we were greatly hindered. Regardless of this, each division promoted a football team and some of the players showed exceptional ability. Some one prophesied, Those fellows will do wonderful playing on the high school varsity in a couple of years. Was this prophecy ful- filled? Be patient and you shall hear the answer. The following fall we were Sophomores and no longer should we be forced meekly to accept the good natured tongue-lashings of the upper classmen. Fortunately, this year found our class united in Berkeley, thus giving us the opportunity to instill that fundamental necessary for suc- cess-class spirit. In this respect, we succeeded and the spirit was then born that later proved so valuable. The football season saw our candidates leading the weight teams. When we entered our Junior year our capable class edited a wonderful monthly paper for the first time in the history of the school. The high school varsity had three of our classmates fighting for Saint Mary's and fighting hard. That prophecy was soon to be ful- filled. Seniors at last. Cur three years of work had not been in vain, for we now capably held the position of Senior students. Our class spirit domi- nated the year, making us very active. Our dances, our year book, our dramatic productions were all successful. The prophecy was fulfilled. The high school varsity boasted of men such as Egan, Freitas, Meehan, Cooney and Murray. We defeated Berke- ley High School for the first time in seven years, making our season suc- cessful. Much study combined with healthy and pleasant recreation made our Senior year a memorable one. Graduation. The day we all long to see. Then we part. Some of us never to meet again, others to continue through college and some to begin their business careers. We have made true friends that we may depend upon and friends that we shall never forget. But we must hurry on, for the next Senior class demands its place. R. MURRAY. 1 112 I 4 --fm - Y THE PERALTAN - -4- ---W P r Junior Glass The Junior Prom of last February 9 was undoubtedly a success both financially and socially. Arrangements were left to a committee com- posed of Joseph Murphy, Class President, Leslie Hildebrand, Phil Kelly, James Clark, Tom Davies, James Casey, and Wil- liam Niedecker. Working under the able super- vision of Joseph Murphy, they selected the Town and Gown Club, Berkeley, as the most suitable loca- tion, provided a snappy orchestra, and saw that everything was conducted as belitted those who at- tended. A select gathering of more than one hun- dred couples was present. This marks the first activity of this kind ever attempted by a Junior class at Saint Mary's. The class in particular wishes to thank their capable i President for his lively enthusiasm towards the suc- l cess of the enterprise throughout the entire prepa- Mum-HY, Prrxirfrnt l'2t101'1S, At present the Juniors are preparing for a Senior Farewell Dance which will most likely be held in San Francisco. Great things are prohpecied for the Juniors. G 49 9 Leslie Hildebrand still holds the scholastic record in the Junior Class. Les was Sophomore President last year. '49 49 '49 During the past year the Junior Class has been well represented in athletics. Twelve members of the class played football, while five were on the basektball squad. 49' 49' 'G San Francisco is just recovering from the attack. All the boys went out to make uwhoopien after the presentation of Officer 666. 49 49 49 It looks like Reidy is trying to go to Heaven. Within the past few months he has flirted with diphtheria, bawled out a cop, and tipped over a machine. Watch out for Reidy, boys. 9 49' 4? When they were requested to get ads, the Juniors responded so quickly and with such success that they took first place in the contest. l113,I 4 THE PERALTAN V Louis Monzon's algebra problems would put some of those ancient mathematicians to shame. 49 45 49 ,Q 5 Hildebrand, Moylan, Hargrave, Prindiville, Monzon, and Fitzpatrick are the Chemistry wiz- . ards of the A section, while Dougherty, O'Mara, and O,Leary uphold the standards of section B. 04749 Boscoe Wenn, the pride of Crockett, is the star bookkeeper of the Commercial class. He laughs and sleeps alternately through the period. Q 49 -0 49 T'Il,I,Il9, Vim'-l'l'i'.mli'rll Calnan, Pereria, Hunt, Clark, and Kronenberg are our pool sharks 45 'G 49 Hemler had better keep his Ford away from the Biology class. They are looking for ideal specimens to dissect. 49 G 45 Massa, besides being an excellent artist, showed his ability as a cornetist during the presentation of The Miserf' 49 4? 49 Joe Howell, although not the official bouncerf, disposed of several dance crashersn at the junior Prom in a very handsome manner. 4? 49' 45' The sun-starvedv students of English 3A recently held a session in the great open spacesi' Csmokers' benchj. Wlio put a nickel in Monge? 45 49' 4? It has been suggested that everybody send in a vote of thanks to the Key System Transit Company for running the dinky on time. 49 49' G Everybody missed Ed Gaynor during his recent absence, which was caused by a somewhat serious accident. G 4? 4? If Brother Albert stays with us next year we're sure to produce a ban- ner class. 11141 4- THF PERALTAN' V Kronenburg will be a world's champion typist yet, if he keeps up at his present rate. So far he can make more errors per minute than anybody. 000 Stars in the Typewriting Department: Monzon, Hippeli, Kronenberg, and Brown. They received Typewriting Diplomas on the completion of this semester's course. -0 0 0 There is plenty of good football material for T a next year in the present Junior Class with Captain- p,,,N,,,,,,,,,,,,S,,,.,,,,,,,,, elect James Casey, Wilbur Russell, John Fields, joseph Murphy, Lee Bajuk, and Ivo Ciurlizza. 000 Every day one sees Gaynor, O'Connor, Fuller, and O'Mara, the hand- ball quartet, hard at work on the courts. 000 We are glad to know that O,Leary took the Phi Chi initiation like a man. He said the eggs were kinda mushy, though. 0-00 The Junior class holds the honor of editing the PERALTAN MONTHLY, the official organ of the student body. The periodical for the current year has been a very representative piece of school journalistic work, an inter- esting, artistic, and complete school publication. We take this occasion to congratulate Editor Davies and his associates. 000 We all adore Scardigno's winning smile. , 0 0 49 l The Chemistry classes visited the Great Western Chemical Electro factories at Pittsburg recently. The laboratories there form the most complete chemical unit on the Pacific Coast. The outing was very enjoyable, very interesting, very instructive, and very practical. Brother Albert accompanied the students on the trip. RUSSELL, Trruxurrr Ii 115 .I 4 THE PERALTAN P Cghe junior Class ww-q fgff' 4? HF scrioot. TERM, beginning August, 1928, saw the ad- .Q f f J sys . . . Ni- T 1' vent of a Junior class which was to accom lish a reat kia . . . . P 3 ,g a 3 Wifi! deal scholastically, athletically and socially. The start of classes gave rise to the need of officers and a period where- g in all third year students would be assembled and where if RSQW. problems relatin to their school life could be discussed in 1 8 a manner which would be mutually beneficent. Through the efforts of the Principal and Faculty, the Religion period was selected as the most feasible for a group class. From the organizing of the third year, class work progressed rapidly and the aspirants to scholastic honors were many. Everyone applied him- self with zeal to his studies and worked industriously in order that such a start would lend and spur on to perseverance. The ably conducted classes, coupled with interest shown by the students, created an atmosphere which foretold that the Juniors would not fail. A large number of Juniors were members of athletic teams. Football claimed the greatest number of adherents. As a result of their scholastic qualities, they did not fail in athletic pursuits. A large percentage were recipients of much treasured and highly prized Block M's for their sea- son's work. Basketball and baseball had their quota of enthusiastic third year men eager to qualify for teams. The end of the season's work found as many honored for unimpeachable playing, as the partisans of football. Again scholastic attributes enabled them to persevere, compete with the best and become a credit to their school, class and parents. In addition to progress in class work and sports, they have accom- plished a great deal socially. In order to insure a good start, effective stride and a creditable Hnish, an excellent set of officers were elected at the be- ginning of classes, who proved themselves worthy of recognition through- out the school term. Third year students, devotees of dramatics, have taken part in a number of plays given by the school and by clubs con- nected with the institution. Besides these thespian pursuits and club activities, they have projected and successfully directed a number of dances. Each of the socials were well organized, pleasing and profitable affairs. As a triumphant climax, the farewell dance tendered the Seniors by the third year students proved a very meritorious accomplishment. The ardor and co-operation of all, enabled the Junior Class to attack projects with an absolute surety of success. Their passing to the Senior Class hints and calls for the attainment of greater objectives. Las HILDIEBRAND. I 116 I QC U R R II D O R S LUWJER DIIVIISJIUN THE PERALTAN SOPHOMORIE A SOPHOMORE B 4' 7 THE PERALTAN -P i 92 14 44- ij' . Y' - Sm 1 HAN, I'rrxm'i'nl Kl'l i', Vin--I'r'i'iiili'f1l 2A 2A can't seem to enjoy this summer weather. It reminds them of swim- ming and they just can't get their minds on lessons. 4? 9 'G It looks like Daley is keeping that school-girl complexion for the old ladies' home. 49 4? G Ed Ryken says they should make pool a major sport. It wouldn't cost so much for experience. 49 49 G Phelan should learn the art of hand-balancing. It would give him a rest in French class. 'G 9 47 Abreu ran out of Composition material when the presidential cam- paign came to a close. 3 G 0 We Wish to extend our thanks to Brother Bartholomew for the interest he has shown in our activities during the year. Amugu. Svrrriury Pma1.ixN. 7'rm.wn 1 CA Mm Au, Rrjmrlvr l 119 1 4- ---Y-5 ------f THE PERALTAN - f- -1- 0 M UI.QUl-,lx N Lv, I'n-xiflml Mokosr, Vin'-Pr'vxiJi'11l 2B 2B was well represented in the Scribblers' Club. 49 45 G We hear Sonny Boy Rohan is rivaling Al Jolson. 49 9 9 Stafford, the hunter, hasn't been bagging the game so well lately. He can't seem to find any amoebas for biology. 49 0 4? McCarthy didn't eat candy or go to shows during Lent because he was broke. 9 49 45' Can you imagine- McMasters without a piece of gum? Martin not having his hair combed? Hammonds not handing in homework? Flynn getting a one in typewriting? Abreu getting a five in Latin? Brother Bartholomew not giving home work? ' , n , me ev: 5. :ai ' xh- e ff Y FLYNN, Surrcfary Cosm, Tmrxrzn r Srnrlfoan, Rvfiorlrr 1 120 gl 4' THE PERALTAN 'P' ,T P71 l Aznvnno, Prrsidmt RUMETSCH, Vive-Presidrnl 2C Class zc will be represented on the 1930 Peralian Monthly, Azevedo, Chialvo and Roques having places on the staff. '0' 'G G Wachob says his Ford would be O.K. if it had a new engine and body. 0 0 0 Biven came to school the other day in a new Ford. He was immediately surrounded by friends he never knew before who wanted a ride. 'O' 9' 0 Callahan, Peres and Yore were our representatives on the basketball CCHITIS. 0 -0 Q It must be spring. Joe Smith and Lenihan came to school without their leather coats. 'Q 0 G Oscar de la Guardia, our geometry wizard, says that he owes his suc- cess to Old Goldsf' G '49 9 It looks like Windle's house has been made the official restaurant, ac- cording to reports from the Phi Omega. . .,.,.. ,, . . CQUGHLAN, Srrrriary LEARY, Treasurer CHIALVO, Reporter I 121 1 THE PERALTAN ll22I SOP!-iOMOR1i C FRESHMAN A J'- 4- THE PERALTAN 'P McGunus, President GORMAN, Vice-President IA Who will challenge IA in tat-tat-toe? In our class we have two cham- pions, Brosnan and Cadena. Q Q 1 6 Q IQ l I u Ask Treacy about his thrilling experiences with the Indians. We think it was a close shave.', Q n 0 9 0 1 I The pupils of IA wish to thank the instructors for their excellent tutorship this year. 0 I I 0. Q- Q. l Imagine DeMart1n1's embarrassment when Prof. called him Murphy. 49 0 49 Velasquez, Gaboury and Farrar have been upholding the scholastic standards of IA. 49 0 .49 Where does that boy, Gorman, get his drag? O G 0 When will Carlson quit talking about the beauties of Alameda? 49 9 0 Fat Gaboury was sure burned up when the class found out he smoked a fifteen-cent pipe. ' iliiSl'!!'ElWa! IT . ' V 1 BATES, Secretary SMITH, Treasurer DUGGAN, Reporter lizsj 'mar' THE PFRALTAN L 11241 FR IQSH MAN B IRICSHMAN 4-efe We e---- -e '-- 'r1-IE PERALTAN --We - -- A f + ,,.. -.... ,W .. ., ,- -,.. .Y ,....- , BAILEY, Prvsidz-nt MALTAGLIATE, Vice-Prrsia'1-ut IB Class IB has been very successful in all things under the leadership of its President, Richard Bailey, who has done much to put pep and spirit into the class. He Was ably assisted by Ernest Maltagliati, Vice-Presidentg Eugene Boyden, Secretaryg and Emileo Signorelli, Treasurer. 9 45' 49 Eliseo Mata, the wizard from West Oakland, sure knows his ones. Kavanaugh sure raises the staiabdarfd ofils. He is nearly six feet tall. We wonder if Ernie Maltagliite ian siaell his last name. We can't. Ed Erdelatz must be sick. Hejuasri t hid a headache since Easter. IB plans to go on a picnic to Big Lagoon before the end of the year. - 45 49 9 Marinovich caused such an uproar in IB with his dazzling red vaga- bond liat, that he has decided to leave it home in the future. 6 9 45 The class was very well represented in sports this year. Five of its mem- bers participated in football, two in basketball and four in baseball. BOYDEN, Secrelury SIGNORELLI, Trrusurer DESIMOINE, Reporlcr I 125 1 4' ' 4 THE PIZRALTAN ' '7' Di: VANI Y, Pwxiflruf 0,BRIIiN, Vin'-Pv'rxiilr'1zl IC IC en'o s the re utation of bein the e iestv class in the school. 1, y g P P For particulars ask Red De Vaney. . . Q 0 if Anyone who has not visited IC, come in and see one good class. 6 G 9 We have hopes of seeing a writer in future in the person of George Ackerman. 49 G 4? Dineen's Ford is still one ahead of Father Time. 49 3 4? Ady, the smouldering ruins of flaming youth. 4? 49 49 We wonder how many of these World adventures, that Mott is always telling us about, are true. 49 'O Q' McXValters would like to see Albany annexed to Berkeley. S'I'AlII.BI-RG,SA'l'1'A'fiIl'y DINEEN, Trvuxim r BURNS, Rvjxorlcr I 126 1 4' 'THE PERALTAN ' ' ' - F MURPHY, President VAUGHAN, Virr-Prrsidcnl ID STUDENT,S REFRAIN Onward, onward! 0h time in thy flight, Please make the bell ring before I recite. Q 0 :Q u I If the rain makes the flowers so beautiful, why doesn't It rain on Flynn? Doran is so dumb that it took him a week to find out that he couldn't swim in the pool room. 4? 0 45 I Our president, Bart Murphy, has been able to keep order in the class meetings recently. 4? 49 -0 Adam Babros, our star pitcher, says he is going out for the Varsity. G 0 49 Anybody who wants to know anything about aeroplanes, just ask Lindy Riordan or Byrd Mullens. 49 45 9 Shaughnessy: But I don't think I deserve this zero. Prof.: Neither do I, but it's the lowest mark I can give. WALSH, Svrrriary LEE, Rrporlrr MCQUAID, Treasurer I 127 THE PLZRALTAN ' FRESHMAN D T' --X . 4.91 y ,- 2 ,. -lx ' w::i,.f,a,p5i:3i,: 1wrL 4- THE PERALTAN H 'V i. 4 1, Amvx ,mhb M 2 p AVA I I iii: --ii' K 2 C.u.i.,xmm N, Prrxiiffrif JAPS, Vin'-Pri'xi1lf'l1f PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT JUDSON CALLAGHAN, President. It would be difficult for any class to select a president more worthy of the honor than Callaghan. With his cheerful manner and genial dispo- sition, Cal walked right into the presidential chair. JOHN JAPS, Vive-Presidefzt. He is our star athlete and a prominent member of the 135-pOUl'1d foot- ball team. For the excellent showing he made, he was awarded his heart's desire - a block letter. JACK MIEULI, Busimfss Mamzgerr. He is one of our all-around stars in scholarship and an athlete, play- ing a fine game of football. His track work looks promising. EDWARD AZEVEDO, Secretary. Ed is a starry and consistent student. Twos don't agree with him. He has finally convinced Japs that San Jose beats Los Angeles to a frazzle. 9 'G Q But we must not forget little Jerry Wolohan, the Preps' lively Re- porter. Jerry is among the highest in scholastic honors. Alnvuno, Srvrvlury MICULI, Trraxurrr WoLoi1A N, Rz'1wrh'r I 129 1 4' - THE PERALTAN P THE PREPARATORY GROUP CLASS HISTORY wp yvfq HE PRESENT Eighth Grade is indeed a privileged class. It has the honor of being the last class ever to graduate from FEW! FMUQQ old Saint Joseph's Academy, long famed as one of Cali- ,,'i,,7rx fornia's most successful Catholic Grammar Schools for 5,333 boys. Fixes if Eifeibtllf In 1926, when the new Saint Mary's College High School replaced Saint joseph's in Peralta Park, Berkeley, We, then the Sixth Grade, were accorded the privilege of remaining to complete our preparatory course in the old Academy building. Here we have passed three happy and busy years under the guidance of our devoted class teacher, Mrs. M. Williams, who has been assisted from time to time by zealous and patient Brothers Whose help has meant much to us. Among these were Brothers Maurice, Edwin, Hilary and Pascal in the Sixth and Seventh Grades, and Brothers Urban, Anselm and Basil in the Eighth Grade. Lastly, but far from leastly,,' came Brother Felan to impress upon our youthful minds the mysteries of Mensuration. We need not say how much we appreciate his teaching. Il30l THE PERALTAN ' 1 FRANK DONOHUE B. Hnruucx J. CASTAGNOLA W. Roc!-is The above pictures do not appear in the regular sections. The staff, in placing them on this page, takes occasion to apologize for the error. l 131 Un Qfllppreciation if-ff A lllllx coxivl 1i'HoN of this volume, the 1919 PIR- iki , .ixlfl'ixN, we, the members of the stall, feel it a duty to express our appreciation for the help and co- in at operation of those who have aided in its realilation. l'articularly are we grateful to: Members of the lfaculty. lirother Alhert, for his advice and direction. Mr. RQ Dunne, of the lfnglish Department. Mr. li. Clelli, Sr., of the Cochran and Celli llirm. Oakland National lfngraving Company, especially Mr Smith of that lfirm. ll2'lI11CS ll. Gillicli Printing Company, particularly Mr Cirillin. Mr. S. Unger, Ulhcial ljhotographer for Saint Mary's High. .lohn Kitchen, lr., Company. Zellerlnach Paper Company, especially Mr. Maclcllan. The Student Body for its splendid co-operation. PliRAl.T,-KN S'i',xlfif, Zo. 2 Q Q I 1 1: L 3 1 -. ... 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